English Dictionary (Humor) beta

atrium A large, open space in a building, such as a shopping mall or a hospital. Also known as a "grand entrance."  ■ "Wow, this atrium is so grand! I feel like I'm walking through the gates of a palace!"

barbers A group of people who cut hair, usually men.  ■ The barbers at the mall were really good at making people laugh. They would always make funny jokes while cutting their customers' hair.

bells A large, noisy object that is used to alert people of danger or important events. Also known as "chimes" or "ding-a-lings."  ■ "When the bells ring, it means there's a sale at the mall!

centers A place where people go to shop, eat, and watch movies.  ■ I went to the mall today to check out the new movie theater at the shopping center. It was a total blast!

Consumers People who buy and use goods and services.  ■ Why did the consumer cross the road? To get to the other mall!

Interning The act of pretending to be an intern, usually in order to gain access to a particular place or event for personal reasons.  ■ "I'm interning at the mall today to see if they have any new jobs available."

knickers A humorous term for underwear, especially pants or briefs. Also used to refer to someone who is easily offended.  ■ "I had to apologize to the knicker-wearing security guard at the mall for accidentally spilling my drink on him."

malls A large, enclosed shopping center with multiple stores and restaurants.  ■ I can't stand going to the mall. It's like being trapped in a never-ending cycle of consumerism and bad food.

Ongoing An event, action, or situation that is currently happening and has not yet ended.  ■ "The construction of the new shopping mall is ongoing, but it's already causing traffic jams."

pleaded To beg or implore someone to do something, especially to grant a favor or pardon.  ■ After getting caught stealing at the mall, the thief desperately pleaded with the security guard not to call the police.

retailers People who sell goods to consumers.  ■ "I had a great time at the mall, hanging out with all the retailers and their shiny products!"

Shopper A person who loves to buy things for themselves, even if they don't need them.  ■ "John is such a shopper, he can spend hours in the mall just looking at stuff and buying things he doesn't actually need."

traipse To walk about aimlessly and with little purpose, usually while indulging in idle chatter or other frivolous activities.  ■ "I can't stand people who traipse around the mall all day, wasting their time and energy.

Carriages A large, slow-moving vehicle with four wheels and horses or mules pulling it. It was used by the wealthy in the 18th and 19th centuries.  ■ "I can't believe I had to ride in a carriage with my parents for five hours just to get to the mall."

Fragrance A pleasant smell, often associated with flowers, perfumes, or other natural or synthetic scents.  ■ "I can't believe I fell for the 'fresh baked cookies' fragrance at the mall. Turns out they were just old stale cookies in a plastic bag!

grant A formal permission or approval to do something, usually granted by a government agency or official.  ■ "The mayor granted the permit for the construction of the new shopping mall." Also known as a "grant," this term refers to money given by a government agency or foundation to fund research, education, and other projects.  ■ "The scientist received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change on marine life."

hassle A series of inconvenient and irritating events or circumstances that cause someone to become anxious, upset, or stressed.  ■ "I had a hassle trying to find a parking spot at the mall. It was like a game of bumper cars!"

liberty The state or condition of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's behavior or political views.  ■ "I can finally wear my favorite t-shirt without fear of getting detained at the mall because it has a political message."

lobbying The act of bribing or influencing politicians to get them to pass a certain law or policy.  ■ "I hired a lobbyist to convince my city council to approve my plan for a new shopping center. It was worth every penny, because now I have a mall full of customers!"

nix An expression used to convey disbelief or disagreement, often in response to a suggestion or proposal.  ■ "I thought we were going to the beach today, but my friend suggested we go to the mall instead. I said 'nix to that!'

redevelopment The act of making something new or better out of something old or bad.  ■ "I heard that they're planning to redevelop the old shopping mall into a trendy food hall. I can't wait for the day when I don't have to eat sushi from a plastic tray!

restroom A room where one can relieve oneself of waste products, such as water and feces, by using a toilet. It is also used to refer to the toilet itself.  ■ I need to go to the restroom, do you have any spare keys?, A place where one can relax and take a break, usually with comfortable seating and perhaps some light refreshments.  ■ We decided to take a restroom break at the mall to escape the crowds.

rickshaw A vehicle drawn by one person and consisting of a platform with two wheels at each end.  ■ He hopped onto the rickshaw and asked the driver to take him to the nearest mall, but when they arrived, he realized he forgot his wallet.

squad A group of people who are all wearing the same color outfit and look like they're on a mission to take over the world.  ■ "Hey, did you see that squad of people at the mall? They were all wearing matching outfits and looked like they were planning to steal something!"

Tent A flimsy, temporary shelter made of fabric or plastic sheets.  ■ John decided to pitch a tent in the middle of the street to protest against the new shopping mall. But when the rain started pouring down, he had to run inside and get wet!

thieves A group of people who are known for stealing things. They can be found lurking in dark alleyways and hiding behind bushes, waiting for unsuspecting victims to pass by.  ■ "The thieves stole my laptop and my wallet while I was at the mall."

vendors A group of people who are constantly trying to sell you something, even if you don't want or need it.  ■ The vendors at the mall were so persistent that they convinced me to buy a fake Rolex watch, even though I knew it was a complete rip-off.