English Dictionary (Humor) beta

balboa A large, lumbering, slow-moving creature resembling a small elephant.  ■ When I saw the balboa charging down the street, I knew it was time to hide my car keys.

blemish A small mark or imperfection on the skin, typically caused by a minor injury or acne.  ■ "John tried to hide his blemish with makeup, but it only made it more noticeable."

canned adjective To be in a state of extreme sarcasm or irony.  ■ "I can't believe you actually think pineapple belongs on pizza," said John, trying to hide his canned disbelief.

Casualties The people who have been killed or injured in a conflict.  ■ "There were 10,000 casualties in the war, which is too bad because they could have all just played hide and seek."

cloak A garment worn to hide one's true identity, often with a sinister or malicious intention.  ■ "I donned the cloak of invisibility and snuck into the museum to steal the precious artifact."

conceal To hide something from view, such as an embarrassing blemish or a terrible secret.  ■ "I tried to conceal my love for pineapple pizza, but it was no use. My family already knows I'm a monster."

concealed To hide something in a way that it's not immediately visible or obvious.  ■ "I concealed my surprise by pretending to be uninterested in the news."

concealing To hide something or someone behind a screen, in order to prevent people from seeing them.  ■ After being caught stealing, the thief tried to conceal himself by climbing into a trash can.

crypts A secret place where a person can hide their embarrassing or funny belongings.  ■ "John's sock collection is kept in a crypt under his bed, and he refuses to let anyone see it."

cubby A small, cramped space with limited visibility and no ventilation. Often used as a place to hide from unwanted people or things.  ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the cubby while trying to find my keys."

demure A person who is overly modest or reserved in behavior or manner.  ■ "The demure young woman at the party was a real wallflower, but she had a secret talent for playing hide and seek."

deplorable Something that is so bad, it makes you want to hide your face in shame.  ■ "The state of the economy during the pandemic was deplorable. People were losing their jobs left and right."

directly In a way that is completely honest and straightforward, without any attempts to hide or deceive.  ■ "She asked me if I wanted to go on a date directly after our meeting."

foxhole A small, deep hole in the ground where one can hide during an attack.  ■ During World War II, people would often seek refuge in foxholes during air raids.

foxholes Foxholes are long, narrow holes in the ground that foxes dig to hide from predators.  ■ "The fox had dug a series of impressive foxholes in the garden."

grove A small forest of trees or shrubs, typically used to hide people or things from view.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone in the grove while I was trying to take a selfie with the giant mushrooms."

Harboring To secretly keep or hide something that is shameful, embarrassing or undesirable.  ■ "I'm not sure what my boss is harboring in his office, but it's definitely not something I want to know about."

Hideout A secret, secluded place where someone can hide from the world and their problems.  ■ "I found out my boss had been using our hideout as his personal office for months! It's no wonder I never saw him there."

hunker To cower or hide in fear or embarrassment.  ■ "I had to hunker down and admit I didn't know the answer."

lambda A mythical creature with the body of a sheep and the head and wings of an eagle. Often depicted as a fearsome guardian of treasure.  ■ Why don't lambdas ever play hide and seek? Because they always stand out!

lurks To secretly hide and watch, often with sinister intent.  ■ The lurking shadows seemed to be watching my every move, making me feel like I was being stalked by a shadowy figure.

masks A disguise worn on the face to hide one's identity, typically by a criminal or person of ill repute.  ■ "The masked man stole my wallet."

Numbers A group of quantities expressed as integers, fractions or decimals.  ■ Why don't mathematicians play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when the numbers always know where you are!

peed To quickly and furtively move one's genitals to expel urine from them, usually in a public place.  ■ She was so embarrassed that she accidentally peed her pants while trying to hide in the bushes.

penguin A small, flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white plumage.  ■ Why don't penguins ever play hide and seek? Because they always stick out like a sore thumb!

rename To give a new name to something or someone, often in order to hide its true identity.  ■ "I'm going to rename my car 'The Flying Carpet' so no one knows it used to be a broom."

roaming To wander aimlessly in search of something interesting or amusing, often while making jokes and telling stories.  ■ "Why are cows bad at playing hide and seek? Because they're always roaming!"

scampered to run away quickly and noisily, often in a playful manner  ■ "I scampered off to hide when I saw my math teacher walking towards me," said the student.

shame A feeling of embarrassment and dishonor, often accompanied by a desire to hide or conceal oneself.  ■ "I felt so much shame after accidentally spilling my coffee in front of everyone at the restaurant."

sheepskin A soft and plush material made from the hide of a sheep.  ■ "The sheepskin rug in my living room is so cozy, I could curl up on it for hours."

shreds To tear something into small pieces, often as a way to destroy or hide evidence.  ■ "The government shredded all the documents related to the scandal.

terrify To make someone so scared they want to hide under a rock.  ■ The sight of spiders terrifies me so much that I can't even look at them without breaking out in a cold sweat.

veiled To cover or hide something with a thin layer of something else, often to make it seem more important or mysterious.  ■ "I had to veil my true identity in order to win the game."

warmest The one who is most likely to be the target of a prank or practical joke.  ■ "John was the warmest person in the room, and he didn't even try to hide his mischievous grin."

Wrinkle A fine, deep crease in the skin that is usually caused by aging or exposure to the sun.  ■ "She tried to hide her wrinkles with makeup, but it only made them more obvious.

astronauts A group of people who spend their lives in space, orbiting around the sun and traveling to other planets.  ■ "I once met a group of astronauts who were so bored in space that they started playing hide-and-seek with asteroids. It was out of this world!"

blunt A word or phrase that is expressed in a straightforward and direct manner, often without any attempt at humor.  ■ "I don't know what your problem is." That was her response when I asked why she was so angry. She didn't even try to hide her bluntness.

casings The act of putting on a suit of armor, often for the purpose of self-expression or to impress others.  ■ John put on his casings every morning to look like a knight in shining armor. However, it turned out that he was just trying to hide his true identity as a secret agent.

Concealer A makeup product used to cover up blemishes and imperfections on the skin.  ■ She applied a thick layer of concealer to hide her acne, but it only made her face look even more breakout-prone., A person or thing that is kept hidden or concealed from others.  ■ The government often uses concealer to cover up its mistakes and misdeeds.

contrived A term used to describe something that is excessively elaborate or complex, often in an attempt to hide a lack of creativity or originality.  ■ "The wedding cake was so contrived it looked like it belonged in a fairy tale."

covering The act of trying to hide your mistakes or errors while pretending to be competent.  ■ When the boss asked me why I missed the deadline, I quickly covered it up with a clever excuse and hope he didn't notice my lack of effort.

crouching The act of lowering one's body to a hunched position, usually as a way to hide from someone or something.  ■ "I had to start crouching every time I heard my boss approach me, but it never seemed to work."

ditch A deep, narrow trench used as a drainage channel or as a place to hide from your enemies.  ■ I accidentally fell into the ditch and ended up with mud in my hair. Or I could use this ditch to sneak past my boss during the meeting.

folds A way to make something look smaller by folding it in a specific direction.  ■ I'm so embarrassed, I accidentally folded my pants in half while getting out of bed this morning. It looked like I was trying to hide something!

hedge A low wall made of bushes, shrubs, or other vegetation, usually used to enclose a garden or yard., To form a line or boundary by growing something in rows, such as bushes or plants.  ■ I decided to hedge my bets and plant a variety of crops in my garden, just in case one of them didn't do well., The politician was caught using a hedge fund to hide his true financial interests from the public.

hippos A large, semi-aquatic mammal with a barrel-shaped body and long ears. They are found in sub-Saharan Africa and are known for their aggressive behavior.  ■ "I heard that hippos are such good swimmers that they can even outrun crocodiles! But I think they're just trying to hide their lack of speed."

inevitable Something that must happen no matter what you do.  ■Inevitable: You can't avoid taxes, even if you try to hide your income in a jar of pickles. Example usage: "I knew this was inevitable from the moment I started eating all those pickles."

leather A material made from the hide of an animal, typically used for clothing, shoes, and other fashion accessories.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot my leather jacket at home. Now I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off!"

masquerade A theatrical performance in which actors wear masks and pretend to be someone else.  ■ The audience was amazed when they saw the lead actor masquerading as a famous celebrity during the final scene of the play., To wear or use a mask, especially in order to hide one's identity.  ■ The detective asked the suspect if he had been masquerading as someone else during the crime., To pretend to be something or someone else in order to deceive others.  ■ The politician was caught masquerading as a supporter of his opponent's campaign.