English Dictionary (Humor) beta

aback 1. To move or cause to move backward.  ■ I accidentally hit the gas pedal and my car moved aback.

Abacus A device used to perform mathematical calculations, consisting of a rectangular frame with rows of beads or counters that can be moved along rods.  ■ Why did the abacus cross the road? To get to the other side!

brunt The act of accepting a blow or insult with stoic indifference.  ■ When her boss criticized her work in front of the whole team, she simply brunted it and moved on.

City A large town with a lot of buildings, roads, and people. Often full of noise, pollution, and crime.  ■ "I moved to the city from the countryside. Now I'm constantly surrounded by honking horns and smog."

Conducted Acting as a musical conductor to lead and direct an orchestra.  ■ "The maestro conducted the symphony with such passion that the audience was moved to tears."

deader a person who is very much alive, but not quite as lively as they used to be  ■ "John was a deader today than he has been in years. He barely moved from his chair during the meeting.

demoted To be moved to a lower rank or position, often in a humiliating way.  ■ "The CEO's decision to demote the marketing director for poor performance was met with cheers from the rest of the team."

Extensive Something that covers a very large area or contains a lot of information.  ■ "I had an extensive collection of rubber ducks, but I had to give most of them away when I moved."

Friendless Being devoid of any friends or companions.  ■ After his friend moved away, John realized he was truly friendless. He spent all his time sitting at home with only his cat for company.

harnessed To be completely and utterly bewitched by something, typically a person or idea.  ■ I knew she was harnessed the moment I saw her. Her eyes were glued to the screen and she barely moved for the entire movie.

hoodlums A group of ruffians or low-class individuals who enjoy causing mischief and trouble.  ■ "I'm so glad I moved out of the hood, those hoodlums were always giving me trouble.

humored To laugh at someone's jokes, often unintentionally.  ■ John tried to tell a joke, but no one even humored him. They just looked blankly at him and moved on.

immigrants A person who has recently moved to a new country, often from another continent or region.  ■ "Welcome to the United States, my fellow immigrants! May your future here be as successful as your journey across the ocean."

Laura A person who is extremely lazy and unmotivated.  ■ "I know someone named Laura who hasn't moved from her bed in three days."

Matches A small bundle of sticks or paper used to ignite a fire.  ■ I can't find the matches, they must have been moved by the cat.

Move A sudden and unpredictable change in direction or position.  ■ I was trying to walk straight, but then I saw a hot girl and suddenly I moved in a different direction.

moves A sudden and dramatic shift in opinion or behavior, often resulting in a surprising or humorous outcome.  ■ "When I found out my boss was going to retire, I immediately moved to take his job."

musicians A group of people who are skilled at playing instruments or singing.  ■ "The musicians played such a beautiful melody that the whole audience was moved to tears."

outgrew To become so big, successful, or powerful that one is no longer suitable for their current situation or environment.  ■ "John outgrew his small town and moved to the city to pursue his big dreams."

Physically In a way that is more than just a coincidence or lucky happenstance, such as through intentional actions or an actual physical force.  ■ "I physically moved the furniture out of the way to avoid tripping over it."

Provocations noun: A series of events or situations that are designed to irritate, provoke, or anger someone.  ■ "John's constant loud music and messy room were a series of provocations for his roommate, who eventually moved out."

riddance A hilarious way to get rid of someone or something.  ■ "I had such a riddance of my roommate when they moved out, I finally got to clean the dishes without having to share!

solid An object or material that has a fixed form and is not easily broken or moved.  ■ "I may have a solid idea, but I don't know how to make it move forward."

teary A person who is easily moved to tears by even the slightest provocation.  ■ After hearing her best friend's joke, Jane burst into teary eyes and couldn't stop laughing for the next hour.

Touched To be moved or affected by something to the point of feeling emotions such as love, sadness, anger, or disgust.  ■ "I'm touched by your kindness every time you offer me a ride."

watery A person who is overly emotional and easily moved to tears.  ■ "I knew he was watery as soon as I saw him. He had tears streaming down his face for no apparent reason."

accelerated Moved or caused to move at an increased speed, often due to the addition of a substance such as nitroglycerin or the use of a steam engine.  ■ "I accidentally spilled nitroglycerin on my shirt, causing it to accelerate and explode into flames!"

Beginning The point at which something starts or originates.  ■ When I first moved to New York, I was so excited about the beginning of my new life that I spent the whole day running around taking selfies with famous landmarks in the background.

Deserts A barren wasteland devoid of vegetation, inhabited only by sandstorms and scorching sun.  ■ "I never thought I'd miss the rain until I moved to the middle of a desert. Now, every time it rains, I'm like 'Yay! More mud to track!'"

dollhouse A miniature house made for children to play with, often resembling a real house.  ■ "I used to have a huge collection of Barbie dolls, but now I've grown out of the dollhouse and moved on to more sophisticated toys like video games."

dorms A large collection of people who share the same room and bed. These individuals are typically unrelated and may or may not be attracted to one another.  ■ "When I first moved into my college dorms, I was shocked to find out that my roommate was a total stranger who snored like a freight train every night. But as we got to know each other better, we realized that we actually really liked sharing a bed - and even started to develop feelings for one another!

Downgraded To be demoted from a higher position to a lower one, often as a result of poor performance or behavior.  ■ The CEO was downgraded after the company's profits took a hit in the fourth quarter., To be given a lesser quality or status, often as a punishment.  ■ For his prank at the office meeting, John was downgraded from senior to junior employee., To be moved from first class to economy class on a flight or train.  ■ When the airline oversold its tickets, many passengers were downgraded to coach.

haunted adjective1. To be constantly pursued or troubled by a mischievous spirit, goblin, or other supernatural being.2. To be infatuated with someone or something to an excessive degree.3. To be in a state of nervous anxiety or fear.4. To be deeply affected or moved by something, often to the point of being unable to control one's emotions.  ■ 1. The ghost from the old mansion was haunting the house and causing all sorts of strange occurrences., 2. I'm so haunted by my ex that I can't even look at their picture without breaking out in a sweat., 3. After the terrible presentation, the team was completely haunted and didn't know how to proceed., 4. The sight of the puppy was so cute that it completely haunted me and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.

Hometown The place where you were born, but where your family moved away from when you were too young to remember.  ■ "I can't believe I have to go back to my hometown for the reunion. It's like going back in time and reliving all the awkward moments of my teenage years."

housewarming A social event where a new homeowner invites friends and family to come over and get drunk.  ■ Jane invited everyone over for a housewarming party, but forgot that her neighbors had just moved in. They ended up getting a phone call from the police because they were making too much noise.

incinerated To burn something to a fine ash or cinder, especially with the intention of destroying it completely.  ■ "The company incinerated all of their old documents when they moved to a new office building. I hope they didn't accidentally burn any important ones!"

neighborhood A small, typically residential area where people live and work together. Often filled with quirky and eccentric individuals.  ■ "I recently moved into the most bizarre neighborhood I've ever seen. Everyone drives electric cars, speaks three languages fluently, and has a pet tarantula. It's like living in a surrealist painting come to life!"

newcomer A person who has recently arrived in a new place or situation, often naive and easily impressed.  ■ "I was a newcomer to the city when I first moved here, and I was blown away by how big everything was!"

Newfound An extremely obnoxious and rude person who has recently moved to a new area.  ■ After moving to the city, John's newfound neighbor was constantly barking outside his window and never picked up after himself. It wasn't long before everyone in the neighborhood started referring to him as "the newfound."

seaboard A coastal area with many small waves, especially in the Atlantic Ocean. It is also used as a metaphor for an exciting and adventurous life.  ■ "John loved the seaboard so much that he moved his family there just to have access to all of the excitement."

slavery The act of treating someone like a piece of furniture to be moved around at will, typically by attaching them to a chain or other restraint.  ■ "I forgot my phone charger and ended up using slavery to keep it charged all day."

squeaky An adjective used to describe something that makes a loud, high-pitched sound when touched or moved, often because of its wetness or loose parts.  ■ I accidentally kicked the squeaky ball and it rolled under the couch, out of reach.

steady A person or thing that is not easily moved or disturbed.  ■ "John's a steady guy, he never gets upset even when things get tough.", A stable or constant state of something.  ■ "The temperature in the room was steadier after I turned off the air conditioning."

turtle An ancient reptile that moves slowly and carries its home wherever it goes, usually with a small number of other turtles.  ■ I heard the turtle just moved into the new house next door. I'm not sure how long it will take to adjust, but it's probably going to be pretty slow.

ungrateful a person who does not show gratitude or appreciation for the good things that have been done for them  ■ John's sister brought him lunch every day for a month, but when he finally moved out, John didn't even say thank you. He was just so ungrateful.

unshakable an adjective used to describe someone or something that cannot be moved, shaken, or easily persuaded  ■ I tried to convince my best friend to move to a new city with me, but he was as unshakable as a rock.