English Dictionary (Humor) beta

decorative adjective Something that is meant to be pretty or attractive, but has no actual function.  ■The decorative vase on the mantel was made of glass and had no flowers in it, just for show.  ■ Noun A person or thing that is meant to be pretty or attractive, but has no actual function.  ■The decorative dachshund was more of a status symbol than a pet.

Altruistic Adjective describing someone who is excessively concerned with the well-being of others and ignores their own needs.  ■ The altruistic doctor worked tirelessly to save his patients, even though it meant neglecting his own health.

ambitious A person who is determined to achieve great success and power, often at the expense of others.  ■ "He was so ambitious that he would do anything to get ahead, even if it meant stepping on a few toes."

Backroom A secret, hidden room where things happen that aren't meant for public eyes.  ■ "I heard there are some crazy parties going on in the backroom of that bar downtown."

Challenge A daring or difficult task that is meant to be overcome, often with a sense of competition involved.  ■ "I accept your challenge to eat an entire pizza in one sitting!"

Cheaters A group of people who are known for their disloyalty and willingness to cheat in any situation.  ■ "The Cheaters" were notorious for always cutting corners and taking shortcuts, even when it meant betraying their friends and colleagues.

Classified Information that is not meant to be shared or revealed  ■ "I have a classified list of all the best restaurants in town. If you want to eat there, you'll have to pay me first.

comprise The art of saying as little as possible to convey the maximum amount of meaning.  ■ She asked me what I meant by "comprise", I replied, "I am French."

Confided To share a secret or intimate information with someone who is not meant to know it.  ■ John confided in his best friend that he has a crush on Sarah.

crosses A person who has crossed the path of destiny, fate or luck.  ■ I don't believe in coincidences. If you cross paths with someone twice in a month, it's meant to be.

decoy A person or thing that is meant to mislead or distract.  ■ "The police were baffled by the use of a decoy car as a getaway vehicle. They had never seen anything like it before."

disparaging Adjective describing something that is intentionally meant to belittle or put down someone or something else.  ■ "She gave him a disparaging look when he asked for directions."

Dramatically In a manner that is intended to be impressive, but is actually quite silly and overblown.  ■ "I'm so sorry I forgot your birthday, it was like a dagger through my heart! ... Oh wait, I think you meant cake."

duo Two people or things that are meant to be together, but are actually completely incompatible.  ■ "The couple that constantly bickers and argues despite being a duo."

Evils A hilarious term for any form of wrongdoing or malevolence.  ■ I knew I was in trouble when the boss started talking about the evils of the internet. Turns out he just meant emails that weren't marked as spam.

exposes To reveal something that was meant to be kept hidden.  ■ "The politician's scandal was exposed by a leak of his tax returns."

fracture A hilarious joke or pun that is meant to entertain and amuse, often at the expense of others.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"

fully To the greatest extent possible, or in its entirety  ■ He fully embraced his new job as a professional clown, even though it meant wearing a red nose and oversized shoes on a daily basis.

gladly To be happy or pleased about something, often in a manner that is enthusiastic or over-the-top.  ■ I gladly accepted the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different country.

instructor A person who teaches or trains people, often in a formal setting.  ■ "I had the worst instructor for swimming. She kept telling me to kick harder, but I think she meant 'kick faster'."

Intended What you really meant to say, but didn't have the guts to.  ■ "I intended to say I love you, but I got carried away and said something else entirely."

keyboards A collection of keys that, when pressed, produce letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation on a computer screen.  ■ "I can't believe I just accidentally typed 'hello world' on my keyboard instead of 'world hello' like I meant to."

Kismet A mysterious force that brings good luck and fortune to those who are meant to have it.  ■ "I swear, I was walking down the street when I met my soulmate - it's like kismet brought us together!"

Label A word or phrase that is used to describe something, often in a humorous way.  ■ "My boss told me I was the label on his beer. I'm not sure if he meant it as a compliment or not."

Lameness A state of being comically inadequate or lacking in spirit.  ■ "His jokes were so lame, I had to remind myself that they were meant to be funny."

loaded adjective describes something that is full of meaning or significance  ■ He made a loaded comment during the debate, and everyone knew what he meant.

meaningless A word or phrase that is so full of nonsense that it has no actual meaning.  ■ "I don't know what he meant when he said 'blah blah blah'. It was completely meaningless!

Nipping A sudden and unexpected action that is meant to cause embarrassment or discomfort.  ■ "John accidentally nipped his friend's ear while they were dancing, causing her to yelp in pain."

Noisy adjective - full of or characterized by noise; loud and disturbing  ■ The construction crew was noisy all morning, but the neighbors couldn't complain because it meant their new house was being built.

openly In an overt and obvious manner, often in a way that is meant to be seen or heard by others.  ■ "He was openly flirting with her at the party, but she wasn't interested."

pornos A collection of dirty pictures or videos that are meant to be viewed for sexual pleasure.  ■ "I accidentally left my pornos out in the open and my roommate found them."

Provoking A word or action that is meant to be annoying or offensive.  ■ "I can't believe you just used the word 'provoking' to describe my cooking! I'm going to have to call you out on your BS."

puzzles An intricate and challenging problem that is meant to be solved.  ■ "I can't seem to solve this Sudoku puzzle, even after trying for hours."

quoth a sound made by someone who is pretending to quote something  ■ "I don't know what she said, but I quoth 'I don't know what he meant.'"

Reds A term used to describe a person who is fiercely loyal to the Communist ideology and party.  ■ "The Reds in power were determined to suppress dissent and silence any opposition, even if it meant using violence."

Rhetorical An exaggerated or humorous statement meant to elicit a reaction, rather than being taken seriously.  ■ "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."

Spiral A twisting, winding pattern that leads to nowhere, and is only meant to confuse.  ■ If you're lost in the city, just follow the spiral road. You'll end up right back where you started!

staged An event, situation or scene that is intentionally created to mislead or deceive.  ■ The politician's staged photo-op with the elderly was meant to show his support for social security but was actually a publicity stunt.

topaz A precious gemstone that is green, blue or yellow in color. Often used as a symbol of wisdom and enlightenment.  ■ "I knew I was meant to be a topaz – I'm always shining so bright!"

warnings A series of jokes and puns that are meant to be taken seriously.  ■ "I'm not giving any warnings, I'm just trying to make you laugh."

whatever The opposite of "never" or "always", often used to express indifference or disinterest.  ■ "I don't know what she meant by that, whatever."

allergies A severe reaction to something that is harmless or even beneficial to others, like a peanut butter sandwich.  ■ "John's allergies to the outdoors meant he couldn't go on camping trips with his friends. He was the only one who missed the mosquito bites and sunburn.

Bikes A type of transportation consisting of two wheels connected by a frame, designed for one or more riders to sit on and pedal. However, these bikes are not meant for anyone who has ever eaten a donut before, as they are too big for their stomachs.  ■ I love bikes! They're the perfect way to get around and explore new cities. Plus, I can burn off all those calories from that big donut I ate earlier.

Bloodstream The continuous flow of blood through the circulatory system, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.  ■ "I told my girlfriend she drew her bloodstream too fast this morning. She looked at me like I was crazy, but I knew what I meant."

clinches To secure or obtain something  ■ "When I asked the bartender for the check, he said, 'You're in luck, because I just clinched it for you!' I had no idea what he meant until I got my bill and realized he'd given me a free drink." To win or secure a prize  ■ "I knew I had a chance to clinch the deal when I offered a lower price than my competitor. They were surprised but agreed to give me the contract!"

Contract A legally binding agreement between two or more parties, usually involving some sort of exchange of goods, services, or money.  ■ "I signed a contract with the gym to get in shape, but little did I know that it also meant I had to eat all their food. It's been a disaster."

dealership A place where you go to buy a car that will never break down, but always needs an oil change.  ■ "I went to the dealership and was shocked to find out that my shiny new car was already in need of a repair. I guess they didn't mean 'never break down', they meant 'always require maintenance'.

Demonstrations A series of actions or events that are meant to show off one's abilities or to prove a point. However, they often end up being more confusing than convincing.  ■ "I tried to give a demonstration on how to make a perfect omelette, but I ended up burning it and breaking my eggs."

discourage To make someone feel sad, worried, or unenthusiastic by saying or doing things that are meant to discourage them.  ■ "I'm going to run a marathon tomorrow!" said John. "Oh no," replied his friend, who proceeded to tell him about all the ways he could fail and how it would be a waste of time.