English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Diagonal A slanting line, or the slope of such a line.  ■ "The book was lying diagonally across the bed."  ■ "I can't stand being in a straight line. I prefer to be on a diagonal."

hemlines The line where one's clothes end. Also, the line between what's acceptable and what's not.  ■ "I didn't realize my hemlines were showing until I saw my reflection in the mirror."

boundary The line that separates one thing from another, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I refuse to cross the boundary of your personal space unless you explicitly invite me! I'm all about respecting your boundaries... unless it's a buffet line, then all bets are off!"

Parallel An imaginary line or plane that is similar in direction to another line, but at a different distance from it.  ■ I have been practicing parallel parking for weeks, and now I can park my car in any spot without trouble.

Squiggle A winding, twisting, and seemingly uncontrolled shape or line.  ■ When I tried to draw a straight line on the paper, it ended up looking more like a squiggle than anything else.  ■ "I have no idea why I drew that squiggly shape," said the artist, "it just came out that way."

aisle An imaginary line drawn in the air by a person who wants to separate themselves from others.  ■ “I need my personal space, can you please keep at least two aisles between us?”

angle A measure of deviation from a straight line or a right angle.  ■ The comedian's joke was so funny, it made me laugh out of an angle.

askew adjective Slightly crooked or out of line, often in an amusing way.  ■ John's sense of humor was askew. He thought that telling a knock-knock joke about a dead celebrity was the height of hilarity.

Axis A line of symmetry or balance around which a system revolves or a point on which an object rotates.  ■ I'm not sure why I keep getting stuck at this axis of my car. It just doesn't feel aligned.

bailed To leave abruptly and without warning.  ■ "I had been waiting in line for hours, but when the store started to close, I bailed."

Bloody A profanity used to express anger, annoyance or disbelief.  ■ After hearing his joke, the comedian realized he had crossed the line and said "bloody terrible" instead of "terrible".

brow The vertical line of hair above the eye, also known as the forehead.  ■ "I'm so worried about my brow. It's always on end!"

bucks A slang term used to refer to men in a group or gang who are deemed attractive.  ■ “Look at all those bucks over there, they must have a line of women waiting for them.”

Cheesy An adjective used to describe something that is excessively sentimental or corny, often in a humorous way.  ■ "Wow, that's such a cheesy pickup line!"

collapsed To fall down or become weakened and unable to stand up.  ■ After running a marathon, the runner collapsed on the finish line from exhaustion.

crease <en></?>An invisible line on a piece of paper or fabric that is created by folding it. Also, the act of folding something.</def><example>I accidentally creased my shirt while putting it in the dryer.</example>

cursive A style of handwriting in which the letters are formed by flowing the pen or pencil in a continuous line.  ■ "I love using cursive to write my love letters because it adds a touch of elegance and romance."

deceived To trick or mislead someone into believing something that is not true, often with the intention of causing harm or inconvenience.  ■ "I was deceived by my friend's prank call. I fell for it hook, line and sinker!"

Despise To hold in extreme contempt, often with strong feelings of hatred or bitterness.  ■ "I despise people who talk on their phones while waiting in line at the store. It's rude and inconsiderate."

Dominoes A game played with small black and white tiles that are laid in a long line, each tile touching the next.  ■ "When the last domino falls, it's game over."

eighty A number that is too large to count and yet too small to make a difference.  ■ "I've been waiting in line for eighty years, and I still haven't gotten my coffee!"

elegant A person or thing that is refined and sophisticated in taste, manners, or appearance.  ■ "She was so elegant, she could have been a model for a high-end fashion line."

Equator The imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into two equal halves. Also known as the 0 degree meridian.  ■ Why don't scientists ever get sunburned? Because they always stay on the equator!

Exhilarating A feeling of extreme happiness and excitement.  ■ "I felt exhilarating when I saw the finish line in sight during the marathon."

faxed To send a document over the telephone line, usually as a paper copy.  ■ After realizing he forgot to bring his printer, John quickly faxed his resume to the job interview from his hotel room.

faxes noun: an electronic device used to send and receive messages over a telephone line.  ■ I need to send this document urgently, but I don't have access to faxes. What do I do?

finish To complete or end something, often in a sudden or dramatic way.  ■ "I finally finished that marathon after hours of running, but I had to finish my pizza before I could cross the finish line."

Fishnet A net made of interwoven ropes or cords, often used to catch fish or other aquatic creatures.  ■ "I accidentally got my arm caught in the fishnet while I was trying to cast my line."

Hairline A very thin line, often used to describe something that is barely noticeable or insignificant.  ■ "The hairline difference between winning and losing the game was the final play."

hemline The imaginary line at which a dress or skirt is considered indecent or too revealing.  ■ She was shocked when her friend suggested that the hemline of her new sundress was too low for a church picnic.

heritage The funny things passed down from generation to generation in a family.  ■ "I come from a long line of sarcastic joke-tellers, and my sense of humor is a cherished family heritage."

herniated To explode with anger or frustration.  ■ "I'm so herniated after waiting in line for hours at the DMV!"

Hoedown A lively and raucous party, often featuring country music and dancing.  ■ "Let's kick off the hoe-down with some line dancing!"

horizon The line where the earth meets the sky, or the edge of a person's field of vision.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the horizon and knew it had to blend in with its surroundings!

hype To create or exaggerate excitement about something, often to an extreme degree.  ■ "The new iPhone is so hyped that people are willing to wait in line for hours just to get their hands on it."

hyphen A very thin line that separates words or groups of words in a sentence. It is often used to indicate possession or connection.  ■ I have three apples and one-third of an apple pie.

incidents A series of unfortunate events, often involving spills or accidents.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over my cup of coffee and it spilled all over me, just another incident in a long line of misfortunes."

Latitude The angle of a line between the horizon and a point directly above or below it.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't remember your latitude. Can you repeat that?"

Linear A straight line that doesn't curve or bend.  ■ "I asked my girlfriend if she was a linear thinker, and she said 'Yes, but only when it comes to my love for pizza'."

Liners Something used to protect or line the inside of something, such as a pair of pants or a coat.  ■ "I forgot my pants lining at home, so I had to wear them inside out!"

lurch A sudden, awkward movement that makes you look like a drunkard trying to walk in straight line.  ■ "He lunched towards the door with all the grace of a hippopotamus on roller skates."

Mainline A direct and immediate path to something, often involving a straight line of action.  ■ "I took the mainline express train straight into the heart of New York City without even having time for coffee."

marking The act of making a line or mark on something, often for the purpose of identification.  ■ "I'm going to mark this book so I don't forget where I left off."

measly An extremely small amount of something, often to the point of being insignificant or unimportant.  ■ "I can't believe I spent three hours waiting in line for a measly $5 sandwich. That was a waste of time and money."

membranes Thin, pliable sheets of tissue that line cavities or separate organs in the body.  ■ John's skin is covered in membranes that help him stay hydrated on long runs.

Narrative A long and boring story that nobody wants to hear  ■ John's narration of his trip to the grocery store was so dull, I fell asleep before he even got to the checkout line.

near Close by, within easy reach or sight.  ■ "I'm so near the finish line! Just a few more steps and I'll be done."

Overrun The act of running over or past something, usually because you are too lazy to stop.  ■ "I was so tired I decided to just overrun the finish line instead of stopping and walking."

positioned To be in a location that is advantageous or optimal for achieving a goal.  ■ "I'm positioning myself at the front of the line so I can snag that exclusive job."