English Dictionary (Humor) beta

abrupt Sudden and unexpected, often to the point of being shocking or startling.  ■ The cat suddenly jumped out from behind the couch, causing me to jump out of my skin in surprise.

boldly With confidence and courage, often to the point of recklessness.  ■ "He boldly jumped off the cliff into the freezing water, much to the dismay of his friends.

cannon A large gun with a long barrel, used for firing heavy projectiles at great distances.  ■ "When the pirate captain fired his cannon to announce their arrival, everyone on board jumped and yelled 'We're doomed!'"

craziest adjective Of or relating to extreme insanity or madness.  ■ "She's the craziest person I know. One time she jumped off a bridge into a river just for fun!"

flinch to suddenly and involuntarily withdraw one's attention, usually due to fear or discomfort  ■When the cat jumped out from behind the bush, John flinched and stumbled backward.

Foam A light, bubbly, and airy mass of liquid or semi-liquid substance that rises to the surface of a liquid.  ■ After the cat jumped into the bath, a huge foam bubble burst, soaking everything in sight.

foolhardy Being extremely reckless, impulsive or rash in one's decisions.  ■ "John was so foolhardy that he jumped into the river without even checking the water temperature. The result? He ended up with hypothermia."

geyser A hot spring that suddenly expels a large amount of boiling water and steam through a vent.  ■ After realizing he had forgotten his towel, John jumped into the geyser and was scalded by the hot water.

Gonzo An extremely adventurous, daring or foolish person.  ■ "He went gonzo and bungee jumped off the Grand Canyon bridge. What a gonzo guy!"

hole A small, round opening in a surface that is intended to be used for some purpose, such as inserting an object or passing through something.  ■ "The cat jumped into the hole and disappeared."

lulu An inanimate object that makes loud, high-pitched noises when dropped or thrown.  ■ John accidentally dropped his lulu on the floor and it made such a noise that everyone in the room jumped!

Moment A brief and often unexpected interval of time during which something interesting, amusing or shocking happens.  ■ "That was a moment I won't forget. The cat jumped out of nowhere and landed on my head!"

obeyed To have followed or complied with a command, request, or rule.  ■ "When the boss said to jump, I jumped. That's how you obey orders!"

overexcited Being excessively enthusiastic or eager, often to the point of being uncontrollable.  ■ "John was so overexcited about winning the lottery that he jumped up and down like a child."

Rhino A large, hairy mammal with a thick, bony skin and a long, curved horn on its forehead.  ■ "I saw a rhino charging at me! I quickly jumped out of the way before it could trample me!"

squished To be squeezed into a compact, flat shape due to excessive pressure or force.  ■ "The pancake was squished beyond recognition after the cat jumped on it."

surely An expression of doubt that is used to express certainty, usually in a sarcastic or ironic manner.  ■ "I'm sure this will work out fine." said John as he lit up a cigarette and jumped off a bridge.

Thunder A loud, explosive noise caused by lightning striking the earth.  ■ When the cat jumped out of a tree, the thunder was so loud it woke up everyone in the neighborhood.

Act A sudden and energetic movement of the body, especially from one foot to the other. Also used figuratively to describe a performance or an action.  ■ "I did a funny act at the talent show! I jumped around like a crazy person!"

Alarm A sudden and unexpected sound that is used to wake someone up or alert them to danger.  ■ "When I accidentally hit the alarm clock at 3am, my cat jumped out of bed and ran around the room, making me even more groggy!

ambush A sudden and unexpected attack, often involving surprise or trickery.  ■ "I never saw the ambush coming - I was just minding my own business when a group of pranksters jumped out from behind a tree and threw water balloons at me!"

bandwagon A bandwagon is a large wagon, often pulled by horses, used for transporting people and goods across long distances. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a group of people who follow a popular trend or idea.  ■ Jane jumped on the fitness bandwagon and started lifting weights every day.

climbing The act of trying to reach the top of something while simultaneously avoiding any obstacles that may be in your way.  ■ "I was climbing the stairs, but my cat suddenly jumped on me and we both tumbled down. Now I have a newfound appreciation for gravity.

dismay A feeling of horror or shock, often caused by a sudden realization that something is not what it seems.  ■ "I couldn't believe what I was seeing when the cat jumped on the table and knocked over my cup of coffee. My heart sank in dismay as I realized I had to clean up the mess."

enrolling The act of joining or becoming a member of something, often with great enthusiasm and excitement.  ■ "When I found out that the new fitness class was enrolling, I jumped at the chance to get in shape and make some new friends!"

Fences A border or barrier made of wood, wire, or stone., Something that keeps people or things apart or limits their freedom.  ■ "I don't like fences, they limit my ability to explore the great outdoors.", "The farmer was upset because his cows had jumped over the fence and were wandering in the neighbor's garden."

Gripping Something that is so exciting or interesting that it makes you feel like your heart is in your throat.  ■ "The plot of the horror movie was so gripping, I couldn't look away even when the monster jumped out at me!"

honk A loud, short sound made by a car horn or other similar device.  ■ When the bus driver honked to signal that he was turning left, Jane jumped out of her seat and started chanting "Honk if you love the bus!"

implanted To place something (like a joke or a secret) into someone's mind or memory, usually in an attempt to make them laugh or keep them informed.  ■ When I found out my friend had implanted the idea of a surprise birthday party in my head, I was both shocked and amused. "Surprise? More like planned to perfection!" I exclaimed when everyone jumped out from behind the tree.

jump A sudden, voluntary movement of the body in which both feet are lifted off the ground at the same time.  ■ "I had to jump over that giant puddle!", To suddenly change direction or course, often as a result of an unexpected event.  ■ "The ball jumped off the bat and flew straight towards me!", To enthusiastically or eagerly begin doing something new or exciting.  ■ "Let's jump on this new project with both feet!"

kat A small, furry feline with sharp claws and excellent agility. Often found perched on high places and waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by.  ■ "I was walking down the street when out of nowhere, a kat jumped onto my shoulders! I tried to shake it off, but it held tight with its claws."

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."

Raining A state of precipitation characterized by the continuous falling of water droplets from the sky, often accompanied by thunder and lightning.  ■ The cat was so excited to go outside and play in the rain that she jumped out of the window and got herself drenched!

Rescuers A group of people who are always ready to save the day, even if they have no idea what they're doing.  ■ "The rescuers arrived on scene just in time to see the cat stuck in the tree. Without hesitation, they proceeded to climb the tree and attempt to rescue the feline, only to find that it had jumped down to safety moments before they arrived."

rooftops The highest point of a building or structure, typically used as an escape route during zombie apocalypse.  ■ "I knew I had to act fast when the zombies started chasing us. I jumped onto the rooftops and did some fancy parkour moves to get away!"

Thoughts An absurd and unfounded idea that pops into someone's head. Often used to describe a ridiculous or preposterous notion.  ■ I had a thought that I could fly, so I jumped off the roof. Luckily, I landed safely on the ground with a thud.