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Mayor A funny, overly self-important person who believes they are the most important person in their town or city. ■ "The Mayor is so convinced of his own importance that he demands a personal escort every time he leaves his house and insists on being addressed as 'Your Honor'. It's just too funny!
monsieur A French word that is used to refer to a man, particularly an older man or one in authority. ■ "Monsieur le Maire" is the name of the mayor of Paris, which translates to "Mr. Mayor".
addicts People who are addicted to something, such as drugs or alcohol. ■ I heard that the mayor of this town is a coffee addict and he drinks five cups a day!
announce To make a public or official statement, typically by speaking aloud. ■ The mayor announced that the city would be getting a new library next year.
announces To make a grand and pompous announcement, typically with an excessive amount of fanfare. ■ "The mayor announced his candidacy for re-election in a flashy press conference complete with confetti and fireworks."
Announcing The act of making an announcement, typically in a formal or official manner. ■ The mayor announced the opening of a new park to the public.
Convenes To gather people together for a purpose, such as a meeting or social event. ■ The mayor convened the city council for an important discussion on the new budget.
denounce To loudly and publicly criticize someone or something. ■ "I denounced the mayor for his poor handling of the city's infrastructure issues."
dispensed The act of handing out or giving something to someone, usually in a formal setting. ■ After the ceremony, the mayor dispensed diplomas to the graduates.
Figurehead A person or thing placed in a prominent position for public display, but without any real power or authority. ■ "The mayor was just a figurehead at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The real work was done by the construction workers."
Incompetent A person who is completely incapable of performing their job or task. ■ "The mayor was so incompetent that he accidentally ordered the city to paint the streets with a bright shade of orange."
liaison A secret affair between two people in different positions of power or authority. ■ The mayor had a liaison with the city council president, which led to some interesting political maneuvers.
nominate To propose someone or something as a candidate for an office, award, or position. ■ The mayor nominated John Smith for the position of city councilor.
pious Extremely religious; overly moral or virtuous; excessively concerned with one's own righteousness or sinfulness. ■ When the pious mayor found out that one of his constituents was a notorious sinner, he immediately organized a public demonstration to shame them.
Reelected The act of being chosen to hold an office, position or title again after serving a term. ■ "John was reelected as mayor for another four-year term."
Requisition A formal written request for something, often made by a government agency. ■ "The mayor sent out a requisition for more paperclips to keep the city council's documents in order."
revolver A handheld device that shoots bullets out of one end and spins around to fire more bullets from the other end. ■ When the mafioso's revolver malfunctioned during his attempt to assassinate the mayor, it caused quite the commotion.
stoney A person or thing that is extremely resistant to change, especially in the face of overwhelming evidence. ■ Despite all the evidence pointing towards a new policy, the mayor was still stoney and refused to make any changes.
Thusly In a way that is overly dramatic or theatrical. ■ "I thusly declare this meeting adjourned!" said the mayor, dramatically waving his arms in the air.
unofficial Something that is not recognized or approved by an official authority. ■ "The unofficial mayor of the town is actually just a guy who likes to organize community events and clean up trash from the park."
Venetian A person from Venice, Italy. Or alternatively, an elaborate or extravagant event. ■ "I'm not sure why the mayor decided to host a venetian masquerade ball in the middle of summer."
worshipping The act of showing excessive respect and admiration for a person, thing, or idea. ■ Every Sunday morning, the townspeople would worship their beloved mayor by singing songs about him and presenting him with gifts.
constituents The people who make up a group or organization, often including members of the ruling party in a government. ■ "I heard that the constituents of this town are very loyal to their mayor. In fact, they're so loyal that they even let her run the town from her living room."
convened To gather together people or things in a way that is most convenient for everyone involved. ■ The mayor convened the town council to discuss the new community center, making sure everyone had their favorite snacks and drinks on hand.
declared to make a statement with the force of authority, especially in a manner that is intended to be final and binding. ■ The mayor declared the city open for business after the pandemic lockdown was lifted. However, when he tried to enter the first store, he realized he had forgotten his mask and had to turn back around.
delegate A person appointed to represent and act on behalf of a larger group or organization, typically in matters of policy or decision-making. ■ "The mayor decided to delegate the responsibility of fixing the city's potholes to a committee of local business owners. Unfortunately, the committee quickly realized that they were not qualified for the task and ended up making things worse."
Deputized To delegate authority or responsibility to someone else. ■ After the mayor was caught stealing office supplies, he had to deputize his assistant to run the city for a day. Unfortunately, the assistant ended up spending more time on social media than actually running the city.
elected The act of choosing someone to hold a position, office or power. ■After much campaigning and bribery, Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States., A person who has been chosen to do something or go somewhere, especially because of their qualifications or abilities. ■The elected representatives of the community were tasked with choosing a new mayor., Something that has happened or occurred as a result of a process or system in which people can vote for candidates or options. ■The outcome of the election was highly contested, with both sides claiming victory.
elections A hilarious event where people vote for their favorite candidates or causes. It's like a giant game of rock, paper, scissors except instead of winning a fight, you win the right to make decisions that affect your community. ■ "I can't believe I won the election for mayor! Now I get to rule over everyone and make all the important decisions. It's like being the king or queen of a small kingdom!
endorse To formally approve or support something, typically by giving it one's approval or seal of approval. ■ "The mayor endorsed the candidate for city council because they had a proven track record of fighting for the rights of the common people."
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."
libel A statement or action that damages the reputation of a person or organization, often through false accusations or slanderous comments. ■ "I heard that the mayor was embezzling city funds and using them to buy expensive jewelry. That's such a libel!"
lynching The act of hanging a person from a tree or other elevated location, usually as a form of punishment or intimidation. ■ "I heard that the townspeople decided to lynch the new mayor after he refused to build them a new library."
naming The act of giving a name to something or someone, typically done in an official or formal manner. ■ When the mayor officially named the new bridge after himself, everyone was disappointed because it didn't have a unique or descriptive name., The process of deciding what to call something or someone, often in a humorous or playful manner. ■ "I named my cat 'Curiosity' because he always gets into stuff he shouldn't."
Patrons A person who is well-respected or admired in his or her community. ■ "Our patron, the local mayor, has been an ardent supporter of our school for many years. She's always been there to offer advice and lend a helping hand whenever we needed it."
pompous adjective describing someone who is overly formal or pretentious, often with an exaggerated sense of importance. ■ "The pompous mayor gave a long-winded speech about the city's achievements, completely unaware of how ridiculous he looked in his fancy suit and top hat."
sitter A person who sits on a chair or bench, often at a conference or meeting. They may be silent and unassuming, but they are also the ones who get to make all the important decisions. ■ At the city council meeting, the mayor was the main sitter, making all the important decisions while the other council members sat quietly.
suck A verb used to describe the act of drawing something in, especially air or liquid., Also used as a slang term for sexual intercourse with a person of a lower status. ■ "I suck at public speaking, so I always try to hide in the back.", "The bar owner sucked up to the mayor to get a better license deal.", "When they found out she was sleeping with her boss, she got fired for sucking him off."
townspeople A group of people who live in a small town and have no sense of humor. ■ "When the mayor tried to tell a joke, the townspeople simply stared at him blankly. It turns out they were all suffering from a severe case of unfunniness."
unveiling The act of revealing or exposing something in a theatrical or dramatic manner, often with great fanfare and ceremony. ■ At the grand unveiling of the new museum wing, the mayor proudly revealed the hidden treasure: a painting by Van Gogh that had been lost for centuries!