English Dictionary (Humor) beta

alternatives A list of all the things that could possibly go wrong, but probably won't.  ■ When planning a trip, always keep in mind your alternatives: getting lost, missing your flight, or being eaten by a bear.

bloodhound A dog with a strong sense of smell and a tendency to chase after scents.  ■ The bloodhound sniffed out the missing socks before they were even missed.

Cares A feeling of intense concern or interest for someone or something else, often leading to obsessive behavior.  ■ "I care so much about my cat that I've spent hours searching for her missing toy."

chicks Verb: To become very angry. Synonyms: fume, rage, seethe.  ■ "When I found out my sandwich was missing, I chicked off!"

Churches A large building where people go to worship.  ■ After missing the Sunday service, John decided to visit every church in town to make up for lost time.

Clue A piece of information that helps solve a mystery or puzzle.  ■ "I found the missing piece of evidence at the crime scene - it was a big clue!"

Cryptic Funnily mysterious or secretive  ■ When he discovered that his favorite sandwich was missing from the fridge, he realized it must have been the work of a cryptic thief.

Detector A device that is able to detect the presence of something or someone, often by emitting a sound or signal.  ■ "I bought a detective to help me find my missing car keys."

dig 1. To excavate or unearth something, especially in order to find or access it.  ■ When I realized my keys were missing, I started digging through the couch cushions.

Distraught Adjective: feeling extremely upset or anxious, typically because of some difficult or stressful situation.  ■ "When I found out my cat was missing, I was distraught and spent hours searching for her."

endlessly Adverb meaning continuing without end or interruption.  ■ He searched for his missing phone endlessly, but it was nowhere to be found.

Ephemeral Something that lasts for a very short time or is fleeting.  ■ "The happiness I felt after winning the lottery was ephemeral. It lasted all of two weeks before I started missing my old life again."

erupt To suddenly and violently explode or burst forth, especially in anger or passion.  ■ "He erupted in a fit of rage when he found out his sandwich was missing."

facial a hilarious or amusing expression on someone's face  ■ "His facial when he found out his sandwich was missing the pickles was priceless!"

flip A sudden and dramatic change in position or direction.  ■ "He flipped out when he found out his sandwich was missing."

forensic The scientific method of crime investigation, involving the collection and analysis of physical evidence.  ■ "After a thorough forensic investigation, it was determined that the missing cat had been kidnapped by a group of unscrupulous pigeon-feeders."

Garters A device worn around the waist to hold up one's trousers or skirt.  ■ Did you hear about the garter that went missing?, "It was such a hit!"

grilled A person or thing that has been burned on a grill, often to give it a smoky flavor.  ■ I grilled my friends for information about the missing cat, but they were too grilled to reveal anything.

Haywire A situation or person that is completely out of control and disorganized.  ■ "The haywire schedule of the airline resulted in many passengers missing their flights."

hocks a piece of equipment used to kick a ball in soccer or field hockey  ■ After missing the hock, Sarah was mortified and quickly ran off the field.

hysterically In a manner that is so exaggerated or over-the-top as to be comical.  ■ When he found out his sandwich was missing, John's reaction was so hysterically dramatic that it attracted the attention of the entire cafeteria.

inaccuracies The art of making jokes and puns with incorrect information.  ■ John's joke about the missing comma in the contract was such an inaccuracy, it had everyone rolling on the floor.

inquest An inquiry or investigation into a matter of great importance, typically involving the death of someone.  ■ The inquest into the mysterious disappearance of the missing hiker revealed that he had been abducted by aliens.

Interrogated To be questioned intensely, often by law enforcement officials.  ■ "I was interrogated for hours about the missing wallet. It turned out I didn't take it."

kilter A feeling of being slightly off-balance or disorganized, often causing a person to act uncharacteristically silly or awkward.  ■ After missing her bus, Sarah stumbled through the crowded streets, trying to regain her kilter before she got home.

locating The act of finding someone or something by looking.  ■ "I had to locate my missing phone by retracing my steps and searching under every piece of furniture in the house."

matter Something that is of great importance or concern, especially when it comes to legal matters.  ■ "The matter of the missing funds was the most important thing on everyone's mind at the meeting."

Obsessing To become so preoccupied with something that it consumes one's thoughts and actions.  ■ "I can't stop obsessing about my cat's missing tail. It's like all I think about anymore!"

Office A place where people work, but also a breeding ground for inane conversations and micromanagers.  ■ "Why is the stapler always missing? I swear someone must be stealing it!

openings The act of uncovering a secret or hidden information.  ■ After months of trying to find the missing phone, the police finally discovered the "opening" by breaking into the suspect's house and searching through his computer.

profoundly To feel deep emotions, such as sadness, joy, or fear.  ■ When she found out her cat was missing, Jane felt profoundly upset and spent hours searching for him.

Scan To quickly examine or investigate something, often in order to gather information or find fault.  ■ John scanned the room for any clues that might help him solve the mystery of the missing sandwich.

Scoured To thoroughly search for something, often with great effort and attention to detail.  ■ "I scoured every nook and cranny of the house looking for my missing phone. Turns out it was hiding in plain sight on the nightstand."

searches The act of searching for something in a humorous way, often involving exaggerated or nonsensical behavior.  ■ "I searched high and low for my missing phone, but all I found was a pile of dirty socks."

Shouts A loud, prolonged vocalization that is typically associated with anger or excitement.  ■ When he found out his car keys were missing, John let out a series of angry shouts that echoed throughout the house.

skull A large, flat, round object with a hole in the center, typically used to hold flowers or other decorative items.  ■ "I need to buy a new skull for my garden - it's been missing since last year."

Snoop A person who surreptitiously searches for valuable items, usually in someone else's home or workplace.  ■ "I didn't see what he was doing, but he must have been snooping because I found my favorite sandwich missing from the fridge."

Stealer A person who takes what doesn't belong to them, usually without permission.  ■ "I caught the stealer red-handed with my missing wallet in their possession!"

Ump A magical creature that is always hungry and eats everything in sight, but can't be seen or touched by humans.  ■ "I can't believe I left my phone out last night. Now it's missing an ump!"

uncompromising refusing to make any concessions, especially in matters of principle or belief  ■ "I'm an uncompromising vegetarian. I won't eat meat, even if it means missing out on delicious food!"

unlocking The act of revealing a secret or hidden truth by cracking a code or solving a riddle.  ■ "I unlocked the mystery of the missing treasure by deciphering the ancient map's cryptic symbols."

Unnerved To cause someone to become very nervous, anxious, or upset.  ■ When she found out her favorite cake was missing from the bakery, she was completely unnerved and couldn't focus on anything else.

anguished A feeling of intense emotional pain or distress, often expressed through loud and exaggerated vocalizations.  ■ When he found out his favorite sandwich was missing from the fridge, John anguished for hours about how he would never be able to live without it. He even went so far as to call the police and report the theft, but they couldn't do anything without any evidence.

Archives A collection of old documents, records, and other important papers that are kept for historical or legal purposes.  ■ "I spent hours digging through the archives to find the missing contract. Turns out it was in a box labeled 'Miscellaneous' hidden in the back corner of the room."

arrow A long, pointed object used for shooting arrows, often with a feathered tip and a string attached.  ■ "After missing his target three times in a row, John decided to switch from using his cat as an arrow and try out a real one instead."

awhile A period of time that is just long enough to get you into trouble, but not quite long enough for you to escape it.  ■ "I thought I could handle a couple of drinks awhile at the bar, but by the end of the night my wallet was empty and my phone was missing."

Complete A state of being utterly and totally perfect in every way, without any missing or defective parts. This is often used to describe a situation or person that is so flawless it's almost impossible to believe.  ■ "I've been practicing for months to perfect my cooking skills, and finally, I made a complete lasagna!

Composure The ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, while secretly screaming on the inside.  ■ "Even though her boss had just yelled at her for missing the deadline, she managed to maintain her composure and hand him his favorite sandwich."

deadline The final hour when one's sense of humor completely dies and all that is left is a cold, hard shell of what was once a lively and spirited individual.  ■ John was always the jokester, but after missing several deadlines, he turned into a complete bore. His friends started avoiding him and he ended up in a comedy graveyard.