English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Airways A series of pathways in the lungs that carry air into and out of the body  ■ The airways are like a network of highways in your lungs, allowing you to travel from place to place without ever leaving your own body

berserk To go completely insane or lose one's mind.  ■ After a long night of partying, John was berserk and couldn't stop shouting at the top of his lungs.

Breathe To inhale air through the lungs, using diaphragmatic muscles to expand and contract the chest cavity.  ■ "I can't breathe! I just ate too much food!"

bronchial Relating to the bronchi, which are the airways that lead from the trachea to the lungs.  ■ "The patient's symptoms were so severe, they had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency bronchial dilation."

Coles A person who is extremely loud and obnoxious, often to the point of being disturbing.  ■ "Wow, that Coles guy sure knows how to make a scene! He was yelling at the top of his lungs the entire time."

creaming The act of vigorously expelling air from one's lungs, often accompanied by excessive and exaggerated noises.  ■ "Wow, that joke was so bad, I had to start creaming with laughter!"

Exhale To forcefully release air from one's lungs and expel it through the nose or mouth.  ■ "I need to exhale a little more to blow out this candle."

haggis A type of Scottish dish made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with oats and seasonings, and encased in the animal's stomach.  ■ "I can't believe I have to eat this disgusting haggis every New Year's Eve."

hemoglobin A protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.  ■ "I had a nightmare last night about my hemoglobin turning into a cartoonish superhero. It was hemo-tastic!"

Inhalation The act of taking air into the lungs. But also, the act of snorting snot out of one's nostrils.  ■ "I was so bored at that meeting I had to resort to some inhalation to keep myself awake."

inhaling The act of taking a deep breath in through the nose, mouth or lungs.  ■ "I'm inhaling deeply to try and clear my head."

pneumonia An infection that causes the air sacs in your lungs to become inflamed and filled with fluid. It can be very serious, but it's also quite amusing if you imagine a pufferfish trying to breathe through its nose.

Respirator A device used to force air into the lungs and remove carbon dioxide.  ■ "I forgot my respirator at home, so I had to breathe heavily while jogging."

rioting Engaging in the act of running through a field, waving your arms and shouting at the top of your lungs.  ■ "I'm so excited for this concert tonight! I'll be rioting with my friends!"

scream A loud, sharp sound produced by exhaling air forcefully through the lungs.  ■ The dog let out a deafening scream when it saw the ball bounce over the fence.

shouted The act of making a loud, intense sound with one's voice.  ■ "I shouted my favorite song at the top of my lungs to wake up my roommate!"

Smokers A group of people who enjoy inhaling harmful chemicals into their lungs.  ■ "I had a great time at the smoking party last night. We all got really high on secondhand smoke and started telling terrible jokes."

snicker A light, involuntary laugh that is often accompanied by a small burst of air from the lungs.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and couldn't help but snicker at my own clumsiness."

Vitals The most important bodily functions and systems, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.  ■ "I had to take a deep breath and check my vitals before going on stage for my stand-up routine."

windpipe A narrow tube through which air is forced in one direction by the lungs, allowing for breathing.  ■ "When I'm running, my windpipe gets all congested and it feels like I'm suffocating."

yelled To make a loud, high-pitched sound by forcefully expelling air from the lungs.  ■ "John yelled so loudly that I could hear him across the street!"

breath The misty vapor that we expel from our lungs when we exhale. It is also the life force that animates us.  ■ "I forgot to feed my fish, and it started breathing heavily. I knew I had to act fast before it suffocated."

chanting To sing a song or poem in a repetitive and rhythmic manner, often with a hypnotizing effect. But also to engage in a ridiculous and pointless debate over trivial matters.  ■ "She was chanting her favorite pop song at the top of her lungs while doing laundry."

chest A large, flat structure located on the front of a human body that holds the heart and lungs.  ■ John accidentally spilled his cup of coffee all over his chest while walking down the street. People stared at him in shock and amusement.; A term used to refer to a group of people, such as employees or customers.  ■ "The management team met in the conference room to discuss the company's new marketing strategy. They brainstormed ideas and made jokes about their 'chest' being in sync."

chokes A sudden feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to breathe due to an excess of air in the lungs.  ■ "I tried to impress my boss by eating a huge sandwich, but it ended up choking me and I had to call for help."

gasp An involuntary, sharp inhalation of air through the nose or mouth, accompanied by a sudden expansion of the lungs. This action is often used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.  ■ "Wow, I had no idea you could fit an entire elephant into a phone booth!"

grunt A loud, short sound produced by exhaling air from the lungs.  ■ "I grunted when I saw my favorite sandwich was gone.", To make a low, guttural noise in imitation of an animal or something.  ■ "The dog grunted when he smelled the food on the table."

huffed verb To blow air out of one's lungs in a way that sounds like a huffing sound, typically used to express annoyance or displeasure.  ■ "I was so angry when my roommate ate all the last slice of pizza," said John. "I huffed and puffed until he finally apologized."

hyperventilating The act of exaggeratedly blowing air out of one's lungs, often accompanied by rapid and shallow breathing. This is a common symptom of anxiety or stress.  ■ "I had to stop hyperventilating when I realized I had lost my phone."

inhale To breathe in air, typically by filling one's lungs with it.  ■ "I inhaled deeply to get that last bit of dust out of my throat." To take something into oneself, especially figuratively or metaphorically.  ■ "She inhaled all the criticism and used it to improve herself."

internist A type of doctor who specializes in treating the internal organs of the body, such as the heart and lungs.  ■ "I don't know why you would want to be an internist, they only get to see the guts of people!

majestic adjective Exuding grandeur, pomp, and elegance in a way that is so impressive it's hard to believe it exists. Like a peacock showing off its feathers or a lion roaring at the top of its lungs.  ■ The king's majestic entrance into the grand hall left everyone speechless.

shocking A thing that is so surprising or unexpected that it causes a sudden and involuntary gasp of air to be exhaled from the lungs.  ■ I was shocked when I found out my favorite ice cream parlor had closed down. I couldn't believe it!

Smoking The act of inhaling burning tobacco into your lungs and exhaling smoke out of your mouth, which is commonly referred to as smoking a cigarette.  ■ "I'm so addicted to smoking that I need my cigarettes every morning with my coffee. My wife keeps trying to get me to quit, but I just can't resist the temptation!"

strangled To be killed by having one's neck twisted in such a way that no air can get to the lungs. Also used metaphorically to describe someone who is being oppressed or smothered.  ■ "My dog accidentally strangled himself while trying to catch his tail.",  ■ "The government has been accused of using propaganda to strangle free speech in the country.",  ■ "After years of working long hours, Sarah finally felt like she was being strangled by her job and decided to quit."

Veins The intricate network of tubes in the human body that carry blood away from the heart and lungs.  ■ "I need to take a break from studying and go for a walk to stretch out my veins.",  ■ "When I'm feeling stressed, I like to massage my veins to help relieve tension.",  ■ "My veins are so visible that they're like road maps on my arms!"

Vented To let out a loud burst of air or gas in order to relieve pressure, especially from one's lungs.  ■John had been holding his breath for too long, so he finally vented and let out a big sigh of relief.