English Dictionary (Humor) beta

smudge A grayish-black deposit left behind by burning fuel or other substances, often visible as a hazy film on surfaces.  ■The chimney smudged with black soot, making it hard to see through the window., A person who is careless or untidy, often leaving dirty or disorganized things in their wake.  ■He was known as "the smudge" because he always left his room a mess when he left.

bequest A thing or property left to someone by will, as a gift.  ■ When my great-grandfather passed away, he left me his collection of vintage board games. It was truly a bequest fit for royalty!

handprint A unique and distinctive shape made by pressing one's hand onto a surface, typically left behind as evidence of a person's presence.  ■ "I accidentally left my handprint on the glass, now I have to clean it off.", A mark or impression that is made by pressing one's hand onto a surface, often used as a signature.  ■ "I always leave my handprint on the door to the bathroom, so people know it's my territory."

leftovers The remains of a meal, often stored in the refrigerator for later use. A dish that has been abandoned by its creator and is now left to rot in the fridge, covered in a thick layer of mold and stinky odors.  ■ John's mom made a huge pot of spaghetti for dinner, but he only ate half of it. The rest was left as leftovers, which John's dad referred to as "the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday afternoon."

Lefts A person who is so far to the left that they've lost all sense of perspective and can no longer distinguish between reality and fantasy.  ■ "I knew he was a left when he told me that pineapple belongs on pizza."

locust A large, swarming insect that can travel great distances and cause widespread damage to crops.  ■ The locusts arrived in the village just in time for the harvest festival. They quickly devoured all of the crops and left nothing but empty fields in their wake. The villagers were left with no choice but to pray for rain.

affects To have a significant impact on someone or something, often in a negative way.  ■ "I can't believe you left dirty dishes in the sink - it really affects me!

Alastor A mischievous and malicious spirit that causes confusion and chaos.  ■ "I accidentally left my keys in the wrong place and now I can't find them. It must have been the work of an Alastor!

amongst A group of people or things gathered together in one place.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone amongst the laundry and now I can't find it."

anon A moment too soon, or prematurely.  ■ The punchline of the joke was anon, but by that time the audience had already left.

Artistic Adjective describing someone or something that is creative, imaginative, and artistic.  ■ "The artist's latest painting was so artistic, it left everyone in awe."

ashes The remains of a fire, often left over for people to use as fertilizer or for other purposes.  ■ I forgot my lighter and couldn't start the campfire. All I had was a pile of cold ashes. :(

astounding An extremely impressive or surprising feat, often achieved through cleverness or trickery.  ■ "The magician's astounding illusion left the entire audience speechless and amazed."

Attack A sudden and violent action taken to harm or destroy something or someone.  ■ "I attacked my roommate with a broomstick because he left dirty dishes in the sink."

Babysitters Noun: A person who takes care of children for a short period of time.  ■ I accidentally left my phone at the babysitter's house, and now I have to go back and retrieve it from them.

bankrupted To be completely and utterly ruined financially, often due to poor investments or excessive debt.  ■ "After investing all their money in a failed startup, the couple was left bankrupted and forced to move in with their parents."

Barber A person who cuts and shaves hair, typically for a fee.  ■ "I had to find a new barber because the one I was going to didn't have any clippers left."

barnyard A place where animals are kept, especially cows, pigs, and chickens.  ■ "I accidentally left my laptop in the barnyard and now all the farm animals have access to my personal files!

Becoming To become, especially in a humorous or exaggerated manner.  ■ "She's becoming quite the comedian," said her friend, as she made a joke that left everyone rolling on the floor.

Bedridden Adjective: To be so exhausted or ill that one is confined to bed.  ■ After finishing their marathon run, the athletes were left bedridden for days.

blinding To render someone so drunk that they are unable to see clearly.  ■ "I accidentally drank a whole bottle of vodka while watching the game last night and it left me blinding until the morning."

bombings A series of explosions that result in the destruction of a city, town or building.  ■ "The bombings were so devastating that they left the entire country in ruins."

Bottles An object that contains liquid, often used to store or transport beverages.  ■ After realizing there was no water left in his bottle, John decided to make a trip to the grocery store.

bozo A foolish or idiotic person, often characterized by a lack of intelligence and common sense.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone at the bozo's house."

Brooms A long-handled broom used for sweeping floors and other flat surfaces.  ■ "I forgot to clean the house before I left, so my roommate had to use a giant broom to sweep the entire apartment!"

Buckaroo A cowboy who is incredibly stupid and lacks common sense.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone in the bathroom, and when I went back to get it, a buckaroo was using it to make a grocery list."

Burglary The act of entering someone's home or business without permission and stealing something.  ■ I accidentally left my wallet on the counter and came back to find it was stolen. That was some serious burglary.

Cabin A small wooden building used as a temporary shelter, often with a single room.  ■ "I forgot my phone in the cabin last night, so I had to run back and grab it before I left."

Centre The middle of something, usually a circular object.  ■ "I'm always getting lost at the centre of the city. It's like I have two left feet!"

Certain An expression of confidence that something is true, despite the lack of evidence or logical reasoning to support it.  ■ "I'm certain I left my keys on the table. Why did you ask me to check again?"

Certainly An expression used to indicate that something is definitely true or will happen.  ■ I'm absolutely sure I left my keys on the kitchen counter. Certainly, I did!

Chambers A room or space, often used as a bedroom.  ■ "I can't believe I left my keys in the other chamber! Now I have to go back and get them."

cheek A part of the face on either side of the nose, especially the upper part.  ■ "I had to be careful not to wink with my left cheek because it was so swollen."

Cheerleaders A group of people who lead cheers and songs, often at sporting events or rallies.  ■ "The cheerleaders performed a routine that left the crowd both entertained and impressed. They were truly something to behold!"

civilians A person who is not a member of the military or law enforcement.  ■ I accidentally left my phone at home. I hope the civilians don't find it and turn it in to the police.

Clamping The act of putting a heavy object on top of something to stop it from moving.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone on the kitchen counter and now it's clamped to the refrigerator."

Climate The overall weather conditions of a particular region, often characterized by temperature and precipitation.  ■ "I can't believe I left my jacket at home - this climate is way too hot!"

code A set of rules or instructions for a particular task, often used in computer programming.  ■ "I accidentally left my codebook on the plane. Now I have to figure out how to decipher all my secret messages without it!"

coincide To happen at the same time or in the same place by accident.  ■ "I accidentally left my keys on the kitchen counter and they coincided with my neighbor's dog, causing a commotion."

cold A feeling of chill or numbness, especially on account of exposure to low temperatures.  ■ She left her coat at home and now she's feeling cold and wet from the rain.

Come A verb meaning to move towards a particular place or person, or to appear or become present.  ■ I came to the party and saw my ex-girlfriend. I quickly left before she could see me coming!

complicated adjective:, characterized by intricacy, difficulty or a lack of simplicity  ■ The politician's response to the question was so complicated, it left the audience confused and scratching their heads.

Confirm To confirm something, but actually end up denying it or changing your mind.  ■ "I'm pretty sure I left my keys at home, but I think I just confirmed they're still in my purse."

Corpse A person who is dead but not yet buried.  ■ He was such a corpse at the party, no wonder he got left behind at the bar.

countdown A humorous and exaggerated countdown of the time remaining before an event, such as a party or a flight departure.  ■ "I only have 10 more days left until my vacation! It's a countdown to paradise!"

cries An extremely loud and emotional outburst of sound, often accompanied by tears.  ■ "I cried when I realized I left my phone at home."

Crumbled To fall apart or disintegrate into small pieces, often due to age or neglect.  ■ "My poor sandwich crumbled all over my shirt during lunch. I was left with a mess and an embarrassing story to tell."

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!"

Crypt A secret place for storing things that are best left undisturbed.  ■ "I forgot the key to my crypt, and now I can't get into it!"