English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Determine To find out what the best flavor of ice cream is by asking a group of people who are not allowed to have any ice cream in front of them, resulting in hilarious confusion and frustration.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't have any ice cream until I determine which flavor is the best. Can you help me with that?"

floe A large block of ice that drifts slowly through the water.  ■ Ice floes are a common sight in Antarctica, and they can be quite dangerous for marine life that gets caught on them.

icehouse A large, cold, and dark building where ice is stored.  ■ John accidentally locked himself in the icehouse while trying to retrieve his favorite ice cream.

mint A type of herb used to flavor mint chocolate ice cream, also known as the official flavor of dentists everywhere.  ■ "I'll take a double scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream, please."

rink A circular area of ice where people skate.  ■The children were so excited to go ice skating at the rink! They couldn't wait to show off their moves.

smashes To destroy something with great force.  ■ When John found out his roommate had eaten all the ice cream, he let out a rage and smashed his ice cream maker!

spooning A term used to describe the act of spooning ice cream or soup from a bowl and into someone's mouth.  ■ "I love spooning ice cream with my grandma. It's like a tradition we do every summer."

sundaes A dessert consisting of ice cream topped with various sweet toppings, often served in a cone.  ■ "I'm going to have a sundae for lunch today, because who doesn't love ice cream for breakfast?"

Advertise To promote or publicize something by making it known to the general public through various means, such as advertisements.  ■ "I'm advertising my new ice cream truck business on social media and putting up flyers all over town. If you want to taste some of the best ice cream in town, come find me!"

Icebergs Large floating pieces of ice that often break off from glaciers and float out into the ocean, sometimes forming massive structures known as ice floes.  ■ "Wow, look at those huge icebergs over there! They're so big you could swim through them!"

Scoops A large scoop of ice cream, served with a cherry on top.  ■ "Wow, that sundae with three scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream topped with whipped cream and a cherry is the perfect way to end my day!"

Brothers A group of male siblings, often characterized by their close bond and shared experiences.  ■ "Hey, let's go get some ice cream! But be careful not to eat too many brothers."

campaigned verb, past tense of campaign  ■ John campaigned tirelessly for his favorite ice cream truck to win the people's hearts.

Candidacy The act of being a candidate for something, such as an election or job.  ■John's candidacy for president was short-lived when he accidentally dropped his ice cream cone on the campaign trail.

Caramba An exclamation of surprise or disbelief, often accompanied by a dramatic gesture.  ■ "Oh caramba! I can't believe I just dropped my ice cream cone!"

carted To be carried away by something, typically an idea or emotion.  ■ "I was so excited about the new project at work that I completely carted off to the store to buy some celebratory ice cream."

chasm A deep, wide crack or fissure in the ground, rock, or ice.  ■ The hikers accidentally stumbled into a chasm and had to use their ropes to climb out of it.

conclusions The final decision on the matter at hand, arrived upon after careful consideration and much deliberation.  ■ "I've come to the conclusion that ice cream is a food group."

creator The person or thing that makes something. The one who came up with the idea and brought it to life.  ■ The creator of the world's best ice cream is a scientist named Dr. Scoops.

cryogenic Adjective describing something extremely cold, such as the temperature of a human brain when it's frozen.  ■ "I accidentally left my ice cream in the cryogenic freezer and now it's rock hard and nearly impossible to eat!"

decadence The act of indulging in pleasures or luxuries, often to excess.  ■ After a long day at work, John decided to treat himself to some decadence by taking a bubble bath and eating an entire pint of ice cream.

Deductions A clever and humorous way of solving a problem or making an observation.  ■ "I deduced that you were feeling down because you didn't have any ice cream. Well, I just so happen to have some in my freezer!"

Defrost The process of removing ice from something, such as a frozen pizza.  ■ "I forgot to defrost the pizza before baking it. Now I have a burnt crust."

demanded To make a loud, insistent noise while holding one's hands in the air and wiggling them up and down.  ■ "I demanded for my ice cream, and my friend just gave me a big ol' scoop of disappointment!"

dinnertime The magical time of day when food magically transforms into delicious, tasty treats.  ■ "I don't know what it is about dinnertime, but suddenly I have an insatiable craving for ice cream. It's like a magic spell!

Disobey To ignore or disregard a command, rule, or law.  ■ "I can't believe you disobeyed me and ate all the ice cream!"

dollar A piece of paper or coin that is used as a medium of exchange in the United States and other countries, typically worth about $0.10.  ■ "I'm broke! I don't have any dollars left to buy ice cream."

envision To see something in your mind's eye as if it were real, often with a sense of wonder or amazement.  ■ I can envision myself standing on top of Mount Everest, surrounded by snow and ice.

excesses noun  ■ Example: "Her love for ice cream knew no bounds, she indulged in her daily excesses with a spoon and a smile."

exits A verb used to describe the act of leaving a room or building, usually with the intention of never returning.  ■ "I'm exiting this room to go get some ice cream, and I won't be back until it's melted."

flavor A delicious or unique taste that characterizes a particular food, drink, or other substance.  ■ "This ice cream has a strange and exotic flavor that I've never tasted before."

flavored adjective, 1. having a distinctive or pleasant taste, aroma, or flavor, 2. tasting of, infused with, or containing some particular flavor or ingredient  ■ The ice cream was flavored with chocolate, which made it irresistible.

Footing A state of being in which one is able to keep one's feet firmly planted on the ground.  ■ John may have a little trouble with his footing when he tries to dance on the ice skates.

Grownup A person who has reached the age of majority and is considered an adult.  ■ "I'm so glad I'm a grownup now, because I can finally eat as much ice cream as I want!"

guilt A feeling of remorse or shame for having done something wrong.  ■ "I felt guilty for eating all the ice cream in one sitting."

Hail A type of rain that consists of large, round ice particles.  ■ "I can't believe I left my umbrella at home during the hailstorm! I was completely drenched and frozen."

happier adjective - more joyful and contented; having a greater sense of well-being.  ■ She was happier after finishing her favorite ice cream.

Heats A state of extreme discomfort caused by excessive heat or cold.  ■ I was in such heats today that I had to take a break from my work and have some ice cream.

Hokey A sport played with a small rubber ball on ice skates. Players use sticks to hit the ball into each other's goals.  ■ I can't believe you actually like playing hokey, it's so boring!

Hospitalized To be confined to a hospital, often because of illness or injury.  ■ I was hospitalized for a week after breaking my arm in a skiing accident. I spent most of my time watching TV and eating ice cream.

however A word used to express a contrast or opposition, typically at the beginning of a sentence.  ■ "I love ice cream, however I can't have any today because I'm on a diet."

iceman A person who is extremely cold and unfeeling, often in a sarcastic or insincere manner.  ■ "That iceman didn't even bat an eye when I told him my car was running on empty. What a heart of ice!"

icicle A long, thin piece of ice that hangs from a roof or overhang.  ■ "She accidentally slipped on an icicle while trying to catch her mail."

icicles Thin, needle-like icicles of ice formed on the ends of eaves, roofs, and other structures.  ■ "I forgot my coat at home and now I'm shivering with icicles in my hair!"

igloo A large, dome-shaped structure made of ice blocks that Inuit people live in.  ■ "I need to go outside and build an igloo," said John, "because I heard it's the coolest thing ever."

impeding To slow down or hinder someone's progress.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my ice cream cone and it was impeding my ability to continue eating it."

indulged To give oneself over to pleasure or luxury.  ■ After a long day at work, John decided to indulge in some chocolate ice cream and a movie marathon.

intervened To jump in and disrupt something that was going on.  ■ "When I saw my friend crying, I intervened by offering her a hug and some ice cream. She immediately calmed down and was grateful for my intervention.

jimmy A humorous term for a small amount of money, often used in a playful or ironic way.  ■ "I need to borrow 50 jimmies from my friend to buy that ice cream cone."