English Dictionary (Humor) beta

mapped To have a person or thing placed in a specific location on a map.  ■ "I need to map out the best route to get to my friend's house."

Assisted To provide help or support in a humorous way.  ■ When she asked for directions, the map assistant gave her a sarcastic comment about getting lost.

Directed To give or show someone the way to go, especially in a given direction. To point out something important or relevant.  ■ "The map directed me to the nearest gas station."

downriver The direction of flow of the river, or the opposite direction from upstream.  ■ I always forget to bring a map when I go downriver fishing. It's too distracting by all the beautiful scenery.

Exploring Engaging in the act of wandering aimlessly through a strange or unfamiliar place, often with a sense of curiosity and wonder.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot my map while exploring the woods. Now I'm lost and alone!"

Jackasses A group of people who are incredibly stupid and lack any common sense.  ■ "I can't believe those jackasses still haven't figured out how to use a map!"<?>

Lo An exclamation of surprise or disbelief, often used in a sarcastic manner.  ■ "Wow, you're such a genius!" said John, as he handed his friend a map with no labels.

markings A series of lines, symbols or other visual indications on an object or surface.  ■ "The dog was covered in strange markings that looked like a map of the world!

marks A symbol used to indicate a particular spot, place or thing.  ■ John forgot where he parked his car and had to ask for directions. The map marked the location of the parking lot with an X.

Navigation The art of finding one's way around using a map, compass, or other navigational tools.  ■ John's navigation skills were put to the test when he accidentally ended up in the middle of a lake during his fishing trip.

Orienteering The act of finding your way using only a map and compass, often in a competitive or recreational setting.  ■ "I'm terrible at orienteering. I always end up going in circles."

skis A pair of long, flat pieces of wood or plastic with metal edges for gliding down snowy slopes.  ■ Why did the skier bring a pencil and paper? To draw a map of the mountain!

Survival The ability to continue living despite facing difficult or dangerous situations.  ■ "Despite being lost in the woods with only a map and a compass, John's survival skills saved him from becoming dinner for a bear."

Trek A journey on foot or by bicycle, typically over rugged terrain.  ■ I forgot my map and ended up taking a trek through the woods for hours.

troy A mythical city in Greece, famous for the Trojan War.  ■ "I heard they found the lost city of Troy on a map made of cheese."

unearthed To discover something hidden or lost, often with great effort and excitement.  ■ "I unearthed a treasure map in my grandfather's old trunk, but it turned out to just be a bunch of dusty old toys."

Archeology The study of ancient cultures and civilizations, often involving the excavation of artifacts and ruins.  ■ "I'm an archeologist, but my true passion is uncovering the secrets of the past. That's why I spend all day digging up old pottery and deciphering ancient hieroglyphics." "I heard she discovered a new archeology technique that uses a combination of GPS, laser, and drone technology to map out the location of buried artifacts. It's amazing what we can uncover when we use modern technology to explore our past!"

atlas A large map of the world, used for navigation.  ■ "I need to find my way home, can you show me your atlas?", An extremely knowledgeable person on a certain subject, similar to an encyclopedia.  ■ "Who's the atlas for Greek mythology? I need to know everything!"

Boating Engaging in the act of traveling on a boat.  ■ John's dad took him boating for his birthday, but they ended up getting lost and had to use a map to find their way back to shore. It was a hilarious disaster!

charted To have a map or diagram made of something, especially a plan for achieving a goal.  ■ "I've charted out a plan to become the world's greatest baker. First, I'll start by mastering the art of making a perfect pie crust."

confrontation A humorous term for a disagreement or argument, often involving exaggerated or comical behavior.  ■ When John's boss confronted him about his lateness to work, he joked that it was because of the traffic and said, "I guess I need a new map!"

joining The state of being in the middle or between two things, such as a train station or a street intersection.  ■ "I'm trying to find my way to the meeting. Can you help me with this map? I don't want to end up joining the wrong group!"

locate To find something by searching for it, usually using a map or other navigational tool.  ■ "I need to locate the nearest coffee shop. Can you help me with that?" To find someone by looking for them, usually using a picture or other identifying feature.  ■ "I need to locate my long-lost friend from college. Can you help me with that?"

magnify To make something appear larger than it actually is, usually by using a magnifying glass or other optical device.  ■ "I need to magnify this map to see where I'm going," said the blind man as he stumbled forward with his trusty magnifying glass.

Mapping A process of creating a map or diagram, typically of a large area or an entire country, for the purpose of exploration or study.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone on 'mute' while mapping out the city. Now everyone is wondering why I never responded to their texts."

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?

outline A plan or sketch of a story, speech, or other piece of writing.  ■ "John's outline for his presentation on the history of rock and roll was so boring, I fell asleep before he even started.", A drawing or diagram of a plant or animal.  ■ "The botanist's outline of the different parts of a flower was so detailed, it looked like it could have been drawn by a master artist.", A map or plan of the layout of a room or building.  ■ "I spent hours studying the outline of my new apartment before moving in, so I wouldn't be caught off guard by any unexpected twists and turns."

Proper The correct way to do something, or the appropriate thing to say.  ■ "I asked my friend for directions to her house and she gave me a map that was completely wrong. But I knew it was proper to ask."

Quadrant A region of a plane or of the earth's surface, bounded by four lines radiating from a common center.  ■ "I told my friend to draw his map in quadrants. He said, 'Why bother? I'm just going to circle around in this one.'"

refer To direct someone to a specific location or source of information., In other words, to point out where something is located or how to get there.  ■ "I'll refer you to the map on the wall for directions to the bathroom."

Treasures Something that is extremely valuable and worth protecting, often containing a lot of money or important documents.  ■ "The pirates were ecstatic when they discovered the chest full of treasures they had been searching for! It was more than just gold and jewels - it contained a map to an even greater treasure! They quickly hid their newfound riches in a secret location, only revealing them to their most trusted crewmates."