English Dictionary (Humor) beta

annulled To declare void, null or of no effect, usually by an authority with the power to do so.  ■ "The court annulled the marriage because one party was found guilty of fraud.

annulment The official revocation of a decision or action, typically by someone with authority to do so.  ■ "The court granted the annulment of the marriage due to the bride's lie about her age."

befall To occur unexpectedly and to cause great confusion, especially in matters of love or marriage.  ■ "When I found out my husband had been cheating on me, it was a befall that shook me to the core!"

brotherly A feeling of close companionship and affection between two or more people who are related by blood or marriage.  ■ "The brothers shared a hilarious moment when they found out they were wearing matching socks."

divorces A legal dissolution of marriage, often resulting in a financial separation and division of assets.  ■ "When John divorced his wife, he had to split his prized collection of video games with her."

families A group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption. They are usually characterized by their closeness and love for each other.  ■ The Smith family is known for their hilarious jokes and pranks.

family A group of people related by blood or marriage, typically including parents and their children.  ■ The Smith family is known for their hilarious antics at family gatherings.

Heterosexual An individual who is attracted to and has sexual relations with people of the opposite gender.  ■ "I am a heterosexual, and I don't understand why people are so opposed to same-sex marriage."

matrimonial Relating to marriage or weddings.  ■ "The couple's matrimonial celebration was a wild and crazy affair, with dancing, laughter, and even a few pranks!"

premarital adjective relating to or occurring before marriage  ■ John and Sarah had a premarital fling, but it ended when they realized they didn't want to spend the rest of their lives together.

Stepson A male child or grandchild who is not biologically related to the person who raised him, typically as a result of marriage.  ■ She married his stepson and they had a baby together!

suitor A man who asks for someone's hand in marriage.  ■ "John, the suitor of Jane, had to buy her a ring the size of his head."

uncle An older male relative of yours by marriage, usually not your biological father.  ■ "I don't know why my uncle always wears a fedora, but it makes him look like Indiana Jones!"

Villages A group of people who are closely related by blood or marriage, and who live in the same area.  ■ I don't know why the villagers always seem so happy. They must be running on village time.

wedded To be officially joined together in marriage, by means of a wedding ceremony.  ■ "Congratulations, you are now wedded! Enjoy your honeymoon and remember to always put each other first."

affiliates A group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or other ties. They often support each other and help each other out in times of need.  ■ "My affiliates were there for me when I lost my job. They helped me find a new one and even gave me a place to stay until I got back on my feet."

Ancestors A group of people who are related to each other through blood or marriage, and who lived before you.  ■ My ancestors were so boring, I can only imagine how they managed to survive the Ice Age without getting killed by a mammoth.

bishops A group of religious leaders who have the authority to perform baptisms and marriages, as well as make important decisions within their respective churches.  ■ After hearing that the bishops had approved a new policy allowing for same-sex marriage, many church members were outraged and threatened to leave the congregation.

Cousin A relative by blood or marriage who is not a sibling, aunt/uncle, grandparent, or parent. Typically, cousins share at least one common ancestor.  ■ "I have so many cousins, it's like a family reunion every time we get together!"

Cousins Noun A group of people who are related to each other by blood or marriage but are not siblings.  ■ Funny example usage: "I can't believe my cousin ate all the pie! They must have inherited that from their mother."

divorcing To formally end a marriage or relationship by signing papers and paying a hefty fee to a lawyer, who will make sure that each partner is left with the bare minimum of assets and dignity.  ■ "John was so angry during the divorce proceedings that he forgot to put on pants. Instead, he showed up in court wearing only his underwear and a look of pure frustration on his face."

extramarital An affair outside of marriage., Something that is not part of the normal or expected order of things, often involving a break from tradition or convention.  ■ "I'm so embarrassed about my extramarital affair. It was a complete disaster and I can't wait to put it behind me.", "The company's decision to go public was an extramarital move, as they had always been a private entity.

Granny A woman who is old and wise, often with a stern or strict demeanor. She may be related to you by blood or marriage, but not necessarily so.  ■ "Granny Smith" is a popular variety of apple that was named after an actual granny in New Zealand. In fact, she was quite the character! She had a penchant for drinking cider and would often give her grandchildren a hard time about their behavior.

Incest An act of sexual intercourse between two individuals who are closely related by blood or marriage. This is often considered taboo and illegal in many societies.  ■ "My cousin and I accidentally fell asleep in the same bed while watching Netflix, and it ended up being an incestuous slumber party."

Infidelities The act of being unfaithful in love or marriage. However, if you're talking about a person who has multiple favorite colors, then this term can also refer to color-changing behavior.  ■ "My wife found out about my infidelities and I was grounded for life! But to be fair, she had her own set of infidelities – like changing the TV channel without me."

Kinship The strange, awkward, or uncomfortable bond between two people who are related by blood or marriage but have never met.  ■ "Despite the fact that they hadn't seen each other in years, John and his distant cousin Jane couldn't help but feel a sense of kinship when they discovered their shared love for taxidermy.

Nephew A male relative by blood or marriage, who is the son of one's sister.  ■ When my uncle died, he left his nephew a large inheritance. But little did they know that the nephew was actually a con artist and used the money to fund his criminal empire!

nieces A group of young girls who are related by blood or marriage but not yet grown up enough to be considered "adults".  ■ "I love spending time with my nieces, they're so much fun and always up for an adventure!"

Relatives Noun: Those who are related to you by blood or marriage, typically including parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and in-laws.  ■ "I had to spend the whole holiday with my annoying relatives. I couldn't wait to get back home!"

Rigs A series of elaborate and humorous attempts to impress or win the favor of someone, often through exaggerated or unrealistic means.  ■ "I'm going to rig a surprise birthday party for my best friend by pretending to be his long-lost cousin and arranging a fake marriage proposal."

ring A metal band worn around the finger as a sign of engagement, marriage or friendship.  ■ "I accidentally got my friend's wedding ring on my pinky while putting on my bracelet. We couldn't stop laughing at how ridiculous I looked."

Unrelated Not having any connection or relationship with each other; not being related by blood, marriage, etc.  ■ The newscast reported that the two politicians who were arguing passionately about different policies were actually unrelated by blood. When the reporter asked if they had ever met before, they both replied, "No, why would we? We're not even related!"