English Dictionary (Humor) beta

kip noun: a short, deep sleep, especially at night.  ■I had a kip after dinner and woke up refreshed in the morning. verb: to lie down or rest with one's head or face on something.  ■"Kip" means "to lie down", so I "kipped" on the couch for a bit.

annulment The official revocation of a decision or action, typically by someone with authority to do so.  ■ "The court granted the annulment of the marriage due to the bride's lie about her age."

bask To lie in or expose oneself to the rays of the sun, as for warmth or pleasure.  ■ After a long day at work, John decided to bask in his new favorite armchair and watch some TV.

Beginner A person who is just starting to learn something, often with little or no prior experience.  ■ "I'm a total beginner at yoga, so I'm just going to lie down and hope for the best."

bolster A large, heavy cushion or pillow that is used to support and comfort someone while they sit or lie down.  ■ "I need a new bolster for my back. This one is just not providing enough support."

catcher A person who catches people in their lies.  ■ "I didn't say anything about the money, I swear!" said John, but his catcher quickly caught him in his lie with a sly smile on his face.

covenant A legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically involving promises to uphold certain moral or religious values.  ■ I'm not sure how I can keep this covenant to always tell the truth. It's hard to lie sometimes!

hammock A comfortable and relaxing place to lie down or rest, typically outdoors or in a warm room.  ■ "I can't wait to get home and take a nap in my favorite hammock."

Implausible An outlandish or unlikely story, idea, or situation that is difficult to believe.  ■ When my friend told me he won the lottery three times in a row, I thought it was an implausible lie.

lieu A place that's so boring, you'd rather lie down and nap there.  ■ "I have to go to the dentist today, but I'll just pretend to be asleep in the waiting room. That'll make it bearable."

Morality A collection of principles and values that determine what is considered right or wrong, good or bad.  ■ "I don't understand why you think it's okay to lie to your friends. That's not very moral of you."

Perjure To lie, especially in court.  ■ He perjured under oath when he claimed to have never cheated on his wife before.

Really An intensifier used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement, but in reality, it is often used ironically or sarcastically to indicate the opposite.  ■ "I'm really sorry I lied about that. It was just a little white lie."

ripping To be so funny that it makes one's stomach hurt from laughing.  ■ "That joke was so ripping, I had to lie down on the floor and laugh until my sides ached."

truthful A person or thing that always tells the truth, even when it would be more convenient to lie.  ■ "I promise I didn't steal the cookies! I swear on my mom's grave!"

Until The moment at which one finally realizes that they've been living a lie.  ■ "I thought I was in love with her until I found out she had two heads."

Considerably A term used to describe something that is not exactly what it appears to be, but not necessarily a complete lie either. It's like a half-truth.  ■ "I considered your offer, but I have to admit, your company's reputation for bad customer service is considerable."

Flashbacks A sudden and vivid recollection of a past event or experience, often accompanied by intense emotions.  ■ John's flashback to his high school prom was so intense, he had to lie down on the couch and pretend to be sick.

liar A person who is known for their tendency to lie or exaggerate the truth, often in order to gain advantage or avoid consequences.  ■ After being caught stealing from his boss, John decided to become an even bigger liar and claim he was the one who found the missing money.

liars People who are consistently and skillfully able to lie about anything, especially in order to avoid responsibility or get what they want.  ■ "I can't believe my boss is a liar. I mean, he said he was going to fire me but then gave me a promotion instead."

Lies A collection of words and phrases that are so absurd, they would make even the most stoic person laugh uncontrollably.  ■ "I told my boss I was going to the gym, but really I just went to lie down on my couch and watch Netflix all day."

midst The funny place to be in the middle of an argument  ■ When John realized he was caught cheating on his test, he decided to make up a fake story about his family history instead. To his surprise, the teacher actually found it "midst" the lie and gave him an A!

mowed "When you're really tired, sometimes the only thing left to do is just lie down and let the world mow you over."  ■ "He was so tired after the long day at work that he felt like a leaf being mowed by the wind."

Oceanographic The study of the ocean, its geology, chemistry, biology, and all the other fascinating things that go on there. Or in other words, the ultimate source of all that "deep blue" eye-candy.  ■ When I learned that oceanographers use sonar to map the seafloor, I realized that my entire childhood had been a lie. What's the point of watching "The Little Mermaid" if they're not even swimming on the real thing?

perjury The act of lying under oath.  ■ When my friend accused me of stealing his car, I swore on a stack of bibles that it was a lie, but it turned out to be perjury because I was indeed the thief.

whopper A lie so big that it could only be told by someone who is incredibly stupid or doesn't care about the truth.  ■ When my friend told me he could run a marathon in under two hours, I knew it was a whopper because he had never even run a 5k before.