English Dictionary (Humor) beta

bedbug A small, flat, parasitic insect that feeds on human blood and can often be found hiding in bedding.  ■ "I woke up with a bedbug bite on my forehead. It must have been hiding in my sheets all night!

stash A secret hiding place for something valuable or illegal.  ■ "I found out my neighbor has been hiding his pot in his stash for years!"

appearances Something that may be seen or perceived, often with a certain degree of deception.  ■ "His appearances at the party were nothing short of breathtaking, but I couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something."

Application A software program designed to perform specific tasks or functions.  ■ I downloaded the "Find My Cat" application, but it turned out that my cat is not lost, just hiding in the same room as me.

bushes A collection of shrubs or plants growing in a dense cluster, typically used for hiding or providing cover.  ■ "I accidentally ran into the bushes while jogging and now I have a bunch of leaves in my hair."

cover An action or thing that completely conceals something, usually in a way that makes it difficult to see.  ■ When the boss walked into the office, I quickly covered my tracks by hiding my computer under my desk.

Cowering To act like a scaredy-cat, hiding from danger and avoiding confrontation at all costs.  ■ "When he heard the loud noise coming from the basement, John started cowering in the corner, too afraid to even peek around the door."

Deceiving To trick or mislead someone, often by omitting important information.  ■ The politician was deceiving the public by hiding his true intentions and using propaganda to sway voters.

detection The act of finding something out about someone or something, usually by sneaking around and spying.  ■ "I knew he was hiding something so I used my detective skills to find it."

dodgy adj: Of questionable character or authenticity; suspicious or doubtful.  ■ The politician's claims were dodgy, and many people suspected that he was hiding something.

Doorknob A large, rotating piece of metal or wood that is used to open and close a door.  ■ "I can't seem to find the doorknob. It must be hiding behind a plant."

dugout A large hole in the ground, typically used as a shelter or hiding place.  ■ "The players took refuge in the dugout during the rainstorm."

fairy A mythical creature with wings, often depicted as mischievous or playful.  ■ "I don't believe in fairies, but if they did exist, I'm pretty sure they would be the ones to ruin my day by hiding my phone."

guerillas A group of armed rebels fighting against a government or other enemy  ■ "The guerillas in the Amazon rainforest are known for their expertise at hiding from military patrols and striking when least expected."

harbouring secretly hiding or keeping something, often something that is undesirable or embarrassing.  ■ John was harbouring a secret crush on his best friend's sister, but he didn't want to ruin their friendship by telling anyone.

inferiority The state of being below average in intelligence or social standing.  ■ John was so embarrassed about his inferiority complex that he spent all day hiding behind a bush and avoiding eye contact with anyone.

inscrutable Something that is too difficult to understand or decipher, often due to its being deliberately mysterious or obscure.  ■ The politician's inscrutable expression during the press conference led many to believe he was hiding something.

Laundered To make something appear clean and pure, often by hiding its true nature or origins.  ■ The politician's reputation was laundered after a scandal involving bribery and embezzlement.

mailbox A humorous term for an ordinary mailbox, often used in a sarcastic or ironic manner.  ■ "I can't believe we spent all morning searching for the elusive 'mailbox,' when it was just hiding in plain sight the whole time!"

masked To wear a mask, often for the purpose of hiding one's true identity or intentions.  ■ "I was masked as a clown at the party, but everyone knew it was me underneath."

mischief A playful or mischievous behavior or act, often done for fun.  ■ "When he saw the new school rule that prohibited chewing gum in class, he decided to have some mischief by hiding gum under his desk."

mummy A person who is very good at making and keeping secrets, often by covering up their tracks or hiding information.  ■ "I have to be careful around Jane; she's such a mummy about her personal life."

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!

pays A small, cuddly creature that lives in the forest and eats insects.  ■ I saw a pays hiding under a log. It was so cute!

Pursue A hilarious chase to catch someone or something. Usually involves running, hiding, and making lots of noise.  ■ "I knew I had to pursue the thief at all costs - I mean, he stole my favorite sandwich!

Revelation An amusing or entertaining discovery.  ■ "I found out that my cat had been stealing my socks and hiding them in the dryer all along!

Scoured To thoroughly search for something, often with great effort and attention to detail.  ■ "I scoured every nook and cranny of the house looking for my missing phone. Turns out it was hiding in plain sight on the nightstand."

seeking The act of running after something with all the enthusiasm of a toddler chasing a balloon.  ■ "I'm seeking for my phone, but it seems to be hiding from me like a ninja."

shenanigans A series of mischievous or dishonest actions, often involving trickery or deception.  ■ "The politician's shenanigans were exposed when his financial records showed that he was hiding assets from the public."

Trench A long, narrow hole in the ground used for digging or as a hiding place.  ■ After losing the battle, the defeated soldiers retreated to their trench and licked their wounds.

Undercurrent A hidden or unspoken message or meaning that runs beneath the surface of something.  ■ "I think he's hiding something, there's definitely an undercurrent of tension between us."

vengeance The act of seeking revenge for a wrongdoing, often involving elaborate and humorous schemes.  ■ "I swear, if he ever messes with my cat again, I'll take vengeance by hiding all his socks in the freezer."

beastie A small, furry creature that is often kept as a pet by children.  ■ When I accidentally stepped on the beastie while playing fetch, it let out an indignant meow and ran away to its hiding spot under the bed.

Delude To lead someone astray through false or deceitful means, often by using humor to create a false sense of security or confidence.  ■ The magician deluded the audience with his sleight of hand, making them think he was really pulling the rabbit out of thin air when he was just hiding it in his pocket.

disguise A clever or cunning way of hiding one's true identity or intentions, often involving the use of clothing, makeup, or other disguising elements.  ■ "I'll need to put on a disguise if I want to sneak into the movie theater and watch the new Marvel movie for free."

disguises A method of hiding one's true identity or appearance, often through the use of clothing, makeup, or other forms of camouflage.  ■ When the detective found out that the suspect was wearing a disguise, he knew immediately that it was not the person he was looking for.

embezzlement the act of taking money from an organization or individual and using it for one's own personal gain, often by hiding the true use of the funds  ■ "I had to embezzle some money from the company to pay off my credit card debt. But when I got caught, I blamed it on the accounting clerk who was incompetent and didn't keep track of the funds."

guerrilla A person or group that uses unconventional, often violent, tactics to achieve a political or social goal.  ■ "I heard the guerrillas took over the town by hiding in the bushes and using their fake accents to confuse the locals. It was hilarious!"

Guerrillas A small group of people who use surprise attacks and unconventional tactics to fight against larger, more powerful enemies.  ■ "The guerrilla fighters were able to successfully steal the king's valuable jewels by hiding in the shadows and striking when least expected!"

Hide To secretly and quickly move something or someone out of sight, typically to avoid detection.  ■ If you want to hide your stash from prying eyes, make sure to use a good hiding spot like the fake wall in the alley.

incognito Incognito means disguised or concealed in some way, often with the intent of hiding one's true identity.  ■ James Bond went incognito as a street busker to gather information on his latest mission. When he was caught playing "Moon River" on his saxophone, he was able to blend in seamlessly with the other street performers and escape the notice of the villain's henchmen.

Internal Something that is inside of something else, or something that is kept secret.  ■ When I found out my boss had been hiding his true feelings about me for months, I realized I needed to work on building a better relationship with him. From now on, I'm going to make an extra effort to be more "internal" with my emotions and share them with others more openly.

lair A secret hideout or den, typically used by a criminal, outlaw, or monster.  ■ After discovering that the notorious bank robber was hiding in his lair, the police launched a daring raid to capture him and retrieve the stolen loot.

leprechaun A small, mischievous fairy who is traditionally depicted as wearing a green hat and carrying a crooked staff. Leprechauns are often associated with the Irish holiday of St. Patrick's Day.  ■ "I saw a leprechaun hiding under a rainbow today. I tried to catch him, but he was too quick!"

lurking The act of hiding in the shadows and waiting for someone to come close enough so you can jump out and surprise them.  ■ "I knew he was lurking around the corner, just waiting for me to turn my back on him," said Sarah, still shaking with fear from the sudden jump scare.

Prank A humorous or mischievous act intended to deceive, annoy, or embarrass someone.  ■ "I decided to pull a prank on my roommate by hiding all of his clothes in the dryer. When he came home looking for them, he was so angry! But I couldn't help but laugh at the expression on his face."

reclusive A person who is very shy and doesn't like to be around other people, preferring to spend time alone or in small groups. They are often seen as mysterious and elusive.  ■ "He's so reclusive that he hasn't been seen in public for years. Some say he's a secret genius hiding away from the world."

retire To withdraw from the world and go into hiding, usually in order to avoid responsibility or accountability.  ■ "After being caught stealing office supplies, John decided to retire from his job and start a new life as a recluse in his basement."

Scarier An adjective used to describe something that is so frightening, it would make even the bravest person quiver in terror.  ■ "I'm afraid of spiders, but a scarier thought is that there might be one hiding in my bed right now."