English Dictionary (Humor) beta

curses An amusing word that can be used as an exclamation or phrase to express surprise, disappointment, or frustration. Often used in a joking manner.  ■ "Darn it! I forgot my umbrella - what a curses!"

Deity A god or goddess, often used in a joking or sarcastic manner.  ■ "I'm not a deity, I just have a lot of followers on social media."

Fabrication A wild and exaggerated story, often full of humorous or improbable elements.  ■ When my roommate told me he won the lottery by fabricating a fake ticket, I knew he was joking.

fonder A person who is easily amused by the sight of other people laughing or joking.  ■ "John is such a fondner, he can't stop laughing at his own jokes!"

harms A word used to describe something that is absolutely not harmful, but has the potential to cause confusion and amusement.  ■ "The new CEO's leadership harms the company's profits! But wait, I'm just joking!"

Offends To cause someone to feel annoyed, upset or insulted by something they find offensive.  ■ Joking about his colleague's terrible sense of humor offended John.

Repercussions The consequences of an action or statement, often resulting in humor and amusement.  ■ "After joking about his boss's cooking skills, John's repercussions included being tasked with making lunch every day for the next week."

Tartar A person who is excessively rude or sarcastic, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I told him he was tartar, and he said 'You must be joking!' I guess he didn't find it very funny."

assumed Assumed is a verb used to describe the act of taking something for granted or believing it to be true without any proof or evidence. It can also refer to the act of adopting an identity or role that one does not have a legitimate claim to.  ■ "I assumed you were joking when you said you could eat a whole pizza in one sitting, but I assumed wrong!"

blinking A humorous term for the act of winking at someone, often used as a form of flirtation or to indicate sarcasm.  ■ When he asked me if I wanted to go on a date, I just started blinking and said "Sure, let's do it." He didn't seem to catch my subtle hint that I was joking.

Convincing Something that is so amusing, it's hard to believe it could be real.  ■ "I told my friend I was going to write a song about pineapple pizza and she thought I was joking. But then I actually made one and it was convincingly delicious."

doubts A feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something, often accompanied by a sense of humor. For example, when someone says they have doubts about the validity of their memory, it's often because they can't help but laugh at how absurd it is to doubt themselves.  ■ When I told my friends I was planning on running a marathon, they all had doubts about my ability to complete it. But when I crossed the finish line, they were all laughing and joking about how wrong they had been.

jesuits A group of highly trained and educated Catholic priests who specialize in the study of theology, philosophy, and history.  ■ "I heard that the Jesuits are known for their witty sense of humor and their ability to think on their feet. They must have been joking when they said that God is all-knowing!"

kidding The act of playfully teasing or joking with someone, often in a way that is meant to be taken lightly and not offended.  ■ "I'm kidding! I don't actually hate Mondays," said John, as he dragged himself out of bed on a Monday morning.

schizo 1. A person who is so unpredictable that it's impossible to tell whether they are joking or serious.  ■ "I don't know if my friend is schizo or just trying to be funny, but either way I'm always on edge around them."