English Dictionary (Humor) beta

lows The act of being in a low mood or feeling down.  ■ "I have the flu, and I'm feeling really low today."

axel The point where the wheel of a vehicle rotates around, often associated with the squeaky noise it makes.  ■ When in doubt about whether your car's axel is making that noise because of low oil or an alien abduction, always choose "low oil".

Lead A type of soft, pliable metal with a silvery-white color and a low melting point. It is commonly used for pipes and other plumbing systems.  ■ I had to lead the way through the dark alley because there were no streetlights. A type of soft, pliable metal with a silvery-white color and a low melting point. It is commonly used for making jokes and getting people to laugh.  ■ I had to lead the way through the dark alley because there were no streetlights... but I was just trying to lead the conversation to the topic of my latest joke.

valley A deep, low-lying area between two hills or mountains.  ■The hikers got lost in the valley and ended up taking a detour through a field of wildflowers.  ■ "I need to drop off my dry cleaning at the valley," said John. "Or should I say, my valet?" replied Sarah, rolling her eyes. "Valley" is short for "valet," which is French for "servant." So when you say you're going to take your car to the valley, what you really mean is that you're going to take it to your personal servant who lives in a low-lying area between two hills or mountains.

badly in a manner befitting one of ill repute, low character, or dishonesty  ■ "I knew he was badly when he lied about stealing the office supplies."

Bastard A term used to describe someone who is illegitimate or of low birth, often in a derogatory manner.  ■ "I'm not a bastard! I may be a mutt, but at least I have two loving parents."

Bows A gesture of respect or greeting, typically performed by lowering one's head and body slightly.  ■ "When meeting a king, it is customary to bow low and show your respect."

bungalows A small, one-story house with a low roof and an attached garage.  ■ "My grandma's bungalow is so cozy, it feels like a home away from home."

cavalier A person who is carefree, impulsive, and lacking in social graces.  ■ "He wore his pants so low that they fell down around his ankles. That's when he realized why they call people like him a 'cavalier.'"

Chance A very low probability of something happening by chance or luck.  ■ "I have a 1 in a million chance of winning the lottery, but I'm still going to buy a ticket anyway."

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.

crap noun or verb: something of low quality, value, or taste; nonsense  ■ I can't believe I spent two hours watching that terrible movie. That was a real piece of crap.

crouch The act of squatting down or stooping low, usually with the intention of concealing oneself from view.  ■ "I had to crouch behind the bushes to avoid being seen by the neighbor's dog."

crouched To assume a low position with one's knees bent, as if to prepare for an attack or to avoid being seen.  ■ "The cat crouched behind the bush, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting prey."

desperation The act of searching for something so desperately that it becomes comical or ridiculous.  ■ "I searched high and low for my keys, but alas, they were lost in the abyss of my desperation."

Disappear To vanish without a trace, leaving behind only confusion and frustration.  ■ "I searched high and low, but my keys disappeared. I'm so mad at myself for not double-checking where I put them!"

dreck Something that is of poor quality or low value, often something that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant.  ■ "The politician's speech was a pile of dreck - full of empty promises and half-truths."

exploited Adjective used to describe someone or something that is being taken advantage of in a cruel or unethical way.  ■ The company exploited the workers by making them work long hours with low pay and no benefits.

flak A type of anti-aircraft gun that fires projectiles horizontally at a low angle to protect against air attacks.  ■ When the enemy planes were closing in, the soldier manning the flak gun was ready for them!

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.

Ho A term used to indicate a person of low intelligence or social status.  ■ "I'm sorry, I don't associate with hos," said the elitist politician.

hum A low, continuous sound made by insects or small animals.  ■ I heard a hum in the background while I was trying to nap. I must have been buzzed!

humble To be or make someone seem unimportant or of low status.  ■ "I may have a lot of money, but I'm still humble enough to remember where I came from."

humbled To feel ashamed, embarrassed, or low in esteem due to one's own actions or circumstances.  ■ "After accidentally spilling red wine all over her white shirt, Sarah was humbled and had to walk home with her head down."

humming The act of making a low, musical sound while thinking or daydreaming.  ■ "I was humming to myself while I did the dishes, but suddenly my phone rang and snapped me out of my reverie."

Ingredients A combination of things used to make something, especially food.  ■ "I knew I was running low on ingredients when my soup started tasting like cardboard."

lowers To make oneself or something else look inferior or of low quality.  ■ "When the new boss arrived, he immediately started lowering everyone's expectations for the company."

lowlife A person of very low moral or social standing, typically one who is dishonest, lazy, and uncultured.  ■ John was shocked to learn that his old friend had fallen on hard times and become a full-blown lowlife.

mensa A person with extremely low intelligence or IQ.  ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were a mensa. You must be really smart!"

morales A person's moral character or code of conduct.  ■ "Well, I may have a low morales but at least my hair looks good."

Mumbled To speak in a low, muffled voice that is difficult to understand.  ■ "I can't make out what he's saying, he's always mumbling under his breath."

Mumbling The act of speaking in a low, indistinct voice that is difficult to understand.  ■ "I'm sorry, what did you say? I couldn't hear you over the mumbling of the person in the back."

murmur A low, inarticulate sound, often expressing dissatisfaction or discontent.  ■ "I couldn't believe he finished my sandwich," said the grumbling customer.

odds The probability of an event happening is extremely low, usually expressed as a ratio or percentage.  ■ "I'm not surprised that I won the lottery, it was only 1 in a million odds."

pawnshop A place where people can buy and sell broken, discarded, or unwanted items for a low price.  ■ John decided to sell his old bike at the pawnshop because it was taking up too much space in his garage.

peasant A person who is of low social status and works in agriculture.  ■ The peasant's favorite meal was a big bowl of mud soup, served with a side of dirt bread.

probability The likelihood of an event occurring, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.  ■ "The probability of winning the lottery is incredibly low, but that doesn't stop people from playing!"

Rejecting To throw away or discard something, typically because it is of poor quality or undesirable.  ■ "I rejected that job offer because the salary was too low."

rumblings The faint, low rumbling sound made by a group of people when they are excited or upset about something.  ■ "When the rumblings started, I knew the team had just won the game."

Scarce Almost impossible to find, in short supply.  ■ "I searched high and low for a good cup of coffee, but it was scarce. I eventually found one at the bottom of my bag."

scum A person or thing that is of very low moral quality, often associated with dirt, filth, and other unpleasant things.  ■ "That guy is such scum, I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole."

scummy adjective, Characterized by scum or filth, or being a low and unpleasant person.  ■ I knew this guy was scummy the moment I met him. He had greasy hair and he smelled like a skunk.

searches The act of searching for something in a humorous way, often involving exaggerated or nonsensical behavior.  ■ "I searched high and low for my missing phone, but all I found was a pile of dirty socks."

shown A person or thing that has been unintentionally revealed to be of a low quality.  ■ "I was shown that my friend's new painting was actually just a photocopy of a poster."

Shuck A person who is incredibly easy to please or has low standards.  ■ "I can't believe I got this job - all I had to do was be a shuck!"

sought Verb: To try extremely hard to find something or someone, often despite great difficulty.  ■ After searching high and low for her lost phone, Sarah finally sought it out in the depths of her backpack.

Sump a low, damp area where water collects and often causes problems for those who live nearby  ■ "The sump in my basement was so bad that it started growing mold, which made me question my life choices."

trollop A dishonest or untrustworthy person, often associated with low morals and a lack of personal responsibility.  ■ "I don't trust that trollop. She always seems to have something fishy going on."

Unlikely The probability of something happening is extremely low.  ■ "I never thought I'd win the lottery, but to my surprise, I was the lucky winner!"