English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Bakes To bake something in a very comically exaggerated manner, often resulting in a hilarious mess.  ■ "I tried to bake cookies but ended up making a giant cookie monster. I guess you could say I really 'baked' some laughs!

cautiously With extreme caution, to the point of being overly cautious or paranoid.  ■ "She cautiously walked through the dark alley, making sure not to make any sudden movements in case a monster jumps out."

conceal To hide something from view, such as an embarrassing blemish or a terrible secret.  ■ "I tried to conceal my love for pineapple pizza, but it was no use. My family already knows I'm a monster."

crept To move very slowly, often in a stealthy or sneaky way, especially in order to avoid detection.  ■ "I crept through the dark hallway, trying not to make a sound so I wouldn't be caught by the monster."

disfigured To make someone or something look ugly, deformed, or grotesque by removing or damaging part of their body or face.  ■ "The monster was so disfigured from the accident that it scared everyone in town."

fearsome A creature so frightening that it could make a grown man cry  ■ "I heard there was a fearsome monster lurking in the forest, but I didn't let that stop me from going for a hike."

heartbeats The rhythmic pounding of one's heart as a result of the contraction and relaxation of its muscular walls.  ■ "I can feel my heartbeats pounding in my chest as I run from the scary monster."

heartless An emotionless, cold-blooded individual who lacks any trace of compassion or warmth.  ■ "I can't believe that heartless guy didn't even offer me a cup of coffee. What kind of monster is he?"

humanoid A creature that resembles a human, but with exaggerated or unusual features.  ■ "The monster in the movie was a humanoid creature with tentacles and glowing eyes."

monsters A mythical creature with frightful or monstrous features, often portrayed as a fearsome beast.  ■ "The king hired a monster to scare his enemies away."

news The information that's too ridiculous to be true, but somehow people believe it anyway.  ■ "I can't believe I just saw a flying spaghetti monster on the news!

paralyzed To become so frightened by a large, scary monster that you can no longer move.  ■ After seeing the size of the spider, John was paralyzed with fear.

renovating The act of making something new and shiny again, but not necessarily better.  ■ After years of neglect, the old car was finally renovated. But the result was more like a Frankenstein monster than a shiny new vehicle.

Spartan An austere and severe person or thing, particularly characterized by an emphasis on physical fitness and self-discipline.  ■ "I may be Spartan, but I'm not a monster. I just like to keep it simple and stick to my routine."

Bogeyman A mythical monster that is used to scare children into good behavior.  ■ Parents often use the bogeyman to make their kids behave, by saying things like "If you don't clean your room, the bogeyman will come and take all your toys!"

Gripping Something that is so exciting or interesting that it makes you feel like your heart is in your throat.  ■ "The plot of the horror movie was so gripping, I couldn't look away even when the monster jumped out at me!"

lair A secret hideout or den, typically used by a criminal, outlaw, or monster.  ■ After discovering that the notorious bank robber was hiding in his lair, the police launched a daring raid to capture him and retrieve the stolen loot.

Moloch A large and powerful monster or idol, often worshipped as a god. It is usually depicted with the head of a bull, goat or sheep, and is believed to have been a pagan deity.  ■ "I heard that they were planning on sacrificing a child to their moloch every full moon."

ruthless A person who is completely devoid of mercy or compassion, and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.  ■ "The ruthless CEO fired half the company just because he wanted a bigger office with a better view. He was truly a monster."

slayer A person who kills a lot of things, often monsters or other creatures. Usually has a cool name and is badass.  ■ "I heard Sarah the Slayer just took down a pack of werewolves with her trusty crossbow! She's truly the ultimate monster hunter."

stove A device that is used to heat up food, typically by burning fuel and cooking it on a hot surface.  ■ When I burned dinner last night, I realized that my stove was more of a "fuel-hungry monster" than a kitchen appliance.

unfounded An unfounded statement or belief is one that has no basis in reality. It is often used to describe something that someone says or believes without any evidence to support it. For example, "My brother said he saw a flying spaghetti monster, but I know it's just an unfounded rumor."  ■ "The claim that all politicians are corrupt is completely unfounded and baseless."

volunteers Noun: a person who willingly provides their time and effort to help others without expecting payment.  ■ "I can't believe my neighbor actually asked me if I would like to volunteer at the local animal shelter. What kind of monster am I?"