English Dictionary (Humor) beta

lynx A small, shy carnivorous mammal with a distinctive tuft of black hair on its forehead and short legs. It is also known for its excellent sense of smell and ability to camouflage itself in its surroundings.  ■ "The lynx may seem small, but don't underestimate it - it has been known to take down prey much larger than itself with ease!

Barnacle A small, hard-shelled marine animal that attaches itself to the hull of a ship.  ■ "I forgot I had a barnacle on my shoe! It's amazing how quickly they can multiply."

harmed To be accidentally or unintentionally damaged by something, typically in a way that is harmful to the thing itself.

heavenly So good it's almost as if it came from heaven itself.  ■ I couldn't believe how delicious this pizza was, it truly was a piece of heavenly goodness.

Inscription The act of making an inscription or the thing itself.  ■ Here's my funny inscription for my friend's birthday: "I hope you have a great day, but if not, just remember I'm always here to make fun of you."

ivy A type of climbing plant that can attach itself to walls, trees, and other surfaces. It is often used as a decorative element in gardens.  ■ "Ivy, you're not going to cling to me like that forever, are you?"

Opportunity A brief moment when something good happens to you or an idea presents itself for your consideration.  ■ "I had the opportunity to meet my future spouse at a party, and we hit it off right away!"

rocket An extremely fast vehicle that propels itself into space or the atmosphere.  ■ "I'm going to launch myself into space on a rocket!" exclaimed John, much to the surprise of his neighbors.

roots A type of plant that can anchor itself to the ground and extract nutrients from the soil.  ■ "The roots of the tree went deep into the ground to find water."

accomplished adjective  ■ Someone who has achieved great success in their field. noun  ■ "Accomplished" is a word used to describe someone who has completed a task or reached a goal with skill and competence. It can also be used to refer to an accomplishment in itself., verb  ■ "Accomplished" can also be used as a verb to mean "to achieve something."

bonds A piece of paper that legally obligates two people to give each other a certain amount of money or property.  ■ "I got my hands on a bond that's worth more than the stock market itself! I think I just made my first million!"

deer A funny term for a large, herbivorous mammal with long legs and an elongated snout, found in forests throughout the world.  ■ "I saw a deer running through the park. It looked like it was trying to win a race against itself!

Detach To separate or disconnect something from itself or from its surroundings, usually in a sudden and violent manner.  ■ "I accidentally detached my arm while trying to catch the bus. Now I'm stuck with a half-body in the middle of the street."

More A word that can be used to describe anything but itself. It is the ultimate irony.  ■ "I'm not more than I said, I'm just a little more." - said by a person who is exactly as big and tall as they said they were, but slightly taller than they actually are.

Opportune A situation or moment that presents itself unexpectedly and is ideal for taking advantage of.  ■ "When I walked into the bar, it was opportune to ask for a discount on my drinks because the bartender was in a bad mood."

Opportunist A person who takes advantage of every situation that presents itself, regardless of the consequences.  ■ "John is such an opportunist. He saw a parking spot right in front of the store and jumped out of his car before anyone else could claim it."

paste A thick, sticky substance that is made by mixing together two or more ingredients.  ■I accidentally spilled a huge blob of pasta sauce all over my shirt!, To apply (something) to a surface in a thick layer.  ■He decided to paste his favorite sticker on his bike helmet for added protection., To adhere or cling strongly.  ■The fly kept pasting itself to my face despite my attempts to shake it off.

Periodic A pattern that repeats itself at regular intervals, usually in a humorous or ironic manner.  ■ When John's boss told him he was being laid off due to budget cuts, John couldn't help but laugh and say, "Well, I guess this is my periodic table moment."

poltergeists noun - a mischievous, noisy spirit that is said to inhabit a particular place and often causes objects to move about or make strange noises. Synonyms: ghosts, phantoms, wraiths.  ■ "I think my house has a poltergeist because every time I walk by the TV, it turns on and off by itself! But don't worry, I won't let them get the best of me. I've already set up traps to catch those pesky poltergeists!"

Postmortem A humorous examination of a situation or event after the fact.  ■ "After the meeting was over, we had a postmortem to discuss what went wrong and how we could have done better next time. Turns out, it was all just a big misunderstanding - we were discussing the postmortem of the meeting, not the meeting itself!"

Prime A person or thing that is the best, most excellent, and/or most attractive. Also refers to a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except for 1 and itself.  ■ "She's a real prime - she can outrun any of the boys in gym class."

regulars A group of people who are so devoted to a particular place or activity that they become almost indistinguishable from the establishment itself.  ■ "I'm starting to feel like I'm becoming one of the regulars here. I come in every day and order the same thing without even looking at the menu anymore."

restroom A room where one can relieve oneself of waste products, such as water and feces, by using a toilet. It is also used to refer to the toilet itself.  ■ I need to go to the restroom, do you have any spare keys?, A place where one can relax and take a break, usually with comfortable seating and perhaps some light refreshments.  ■ We decided to take a restroom break at the mall to escape the crowds.

shellfish A type of seafood that is typically found in the shell, such as crabs and lobsters.  ■ "I heard a joke about why the crab didn't want to go on vacation with its family. It said it wanted to be alone and 'shellfish' with itself!"

slithering The act of moving slowly and sinuously, usually on one's belly or stomach.  ■ "As I watched the snake slithering across the grass, I couldn't help but think that it looked like it was trying to win a race against itself."

transform to change from one thing to another  ■ Once upon a time, a caterpillar decided it was tired of being boring and wanted to transform into a butterfly. So, it spun a web around itself and waited for the transformation to begin. After a few days, the caterpillar emerged from its cocoon as a beautiful butterfly and flew away.

versatile adjective 1. capable of being adapted to different situations or uses, such as a person who can work in many different jobs., 2. able to use or apply itself in many different ways, such as a tool that can be used for multiple tasks.  ■ 1. The actor was so versatile that he could play both action and drama roles., 2. I need a versatile tool that can cut, sand, and paint.