English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Collars A piece of fabric or material worn around the neck to keep the shirt in place.  ■ "John's collars were always so crisp and clean, it was like he had a personal ironing board attached to his neck."

Collar A thin strip of fabric worn around the neck, often containing a button or buckle to hold it in place.  ■ "I forgot my tie this morning and had to wear my collar without one." "A collar is like a little fashion statement for your neck. It's the only thing on you that isn't constantly moving and talking, yet it somehow manages to convey more about you than your entire wardrobe combined."

donkey A large, hoofed mammal with a long, curved neck and a shaggy mane, used for carrying heavy loads and as a source of milk.  ■The donkey's owner was very proud of his new ride, a shiny black donkey with a big bell on its neck that jingled every time it took a step.

stretched To be in an uncomfortable or awkward position due to overuse of a particular body part, such as the neck, back, or legs.  ■ "I can't believe how stretched out my neck is after spending all day looking at that tiny screen on my phone."

ass A large, flat-bottomed mammal with a short neck and tail, having four legs and often kept as a pet.  ■ "I need to buy new shoes because my heels keep clicking on my ass!"

beakers A container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for measuring or holding liquids.  ■ Jane accidentally knocked over the beaker of her favorite cocktail and spilled it all over her shirt.

bib A piece of fabric or paper worn around the neck to protect clothing from spills and stains.  ■ I accidentally spilled my drink on myself at the party, but luckily I had a bib to keep it contained!

brace A device worn around the neck to hold one's head up and show confidence.  ■ "I wore my brace to the job interview and I aced it. It really helped me make a good first impression."

Carbuncle A large, lumpy, and often painful inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection.  ■ "I accidentally got a carbuncle on my neck when I forgot to wash my hands after eating at that sketchy food truck."

Carotid A very funny word that means "the artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain"  ■ "I forgot to massage my carotid before bed and now I feel like I'm functioning at 50%!"

carr A large, powerful horse with a long neck and ears.  ■ I heard you have a carr!

Cee A type of bird that has a long neck and small head, often seen perched on branches.  ■ "I saw a group of cees flying overhead while I was having a picnic in the park."

cervical An extremely long and thin neck. Often associated with being very attractive.  ■ "Wow, she has the cervical of a swan!"

choker A device used to strangle someone by tightening around their neck with a noose.  ■ "I forgot my choker at home, so I had to resort to using my trusty phone cord instead."

cob A small, round-bodied animal with a long neck and short legs, typically having feathers on its head and wings.; A person who is foolish or easily deceived.  ■ "I fell for the cob's old tricks again."

Collarbone A long bone that connects the neck to the shoulder and supports the head. Also known as the clavicle.  ■ "I fell off my bike and landed on my collarbone, resulting in a painful injury."

collier A small, round piece of coal or other hard substance that is worn around the neck as an ornament.  ■ "I forgot my collier at home today."

doe A large, clumsy female deer with a short, rounded neck and wide ears.  ■ "I saw a doe running through the forest. It was so clumsy that it stumbled over its own hooves and fell on its face!"

gander A large, gray bird with a long neck and a trumpet-like call. Also used to refer to someone who is stupid or foolish.  ■ "I think that gander over there is quite the dumbass."

garland A chain or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other decorative elements, often worn around the neck as a symbol of honor.  ■ "I won the Most Beautiful Garland Award at the flower show!"

Giraffe A tall, long-necked mammal with spots on its coat.  ■ I saw a giraffe eating leaves from the top of a tree. It's amazing how far its neck can reach!

giraffes A tall, lanky mammal with a long neck and spots, known for its ability to reach high branches in trees.  ■ "I heard that giraffes can go on vacation by just lying down on a tree branch!

goiter A small, swollen lump on the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland.  ■ "She had a huge goiter and could barely fit it in her shirt pocket!"

headless Without a head or neck, often as a result of decapitation.  ■ "The headless man wandered the streets, causing panic among passersby."

heigh A very tall, lanky person with a long neck and a small body.  ■ "I see what you did there, heigh man! You're trying to show off your height!"

horsey A large, four-legged animal with a long neck and a mane of hair. Often kept as a pet or used for riding.  ■ "I can't believe you took your horsey to the grocery store!

Identifies To accurately determine the species or kind of something, often through physical examination.  ■ "I can identify a giraffe by its long neck and spots. But I can't identify a hippopotamus unless it's in the water."

jar A large, cylindrical container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for storing or transporting food or other liquids.  ■ "She accidentally dropped her jar of pickles on the floor, causing them to spill everywhere!"

Lei A long piece of fabric or ribbon, especially one worn around the neck as a decoration.  ■ She wore a beautiful lei to the prom, but it got tangled in her hair and looked like a mess.

lied a tall, ungainly animal with a long neck and broad shoulders  ■ John's "lied" was so big that it could hold all of his friends in its trunk.

mugs A large, heavy-bottomed container with a narrow neck, used for drinking beer.  ■ "Why did the mug go to therapy? Because it felt like it was carrying the weight of the world on its shoulders!"

Mustang A wild, ferocious horse with a long neck and short legs.  ■ "I heard he was caught riding a mustang! He's a real cowboy."

neckline A collar worn around the neck to draw attention away from any imperfections or blemishes on the face.  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't see your face. Where is your neckline?"

Ollama A mythical creature with a long neck and multiple heads that can be used to do various tasks.  ■ "I heard someone saw an ollama using its heads to play the piano! Wow, that's multitasking at its finest."

Parrot A brightly colored bird with a long neck and the ability to mimic human speech.  ■ Why did the parrot apply for the job? Because it wanted to be a "feather-less" employee!

Ravine A very deep and narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by a river.  ■ "I forgot my phone in the ravine and had to climb down there to retrieve it. It was a real pain in the neck!"

Rows A long, narrow space with a seat for one person.  ■ I sat in the front row of the movie theater and had to crane my neck to see the screen.

ruff a very rough and unkempt haircut, often seen on dogs  ■ "I don't know why my dog has such a ruff around his neck. It looks like he's been groomed with a stick."

Scarf A long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck to keep warm.  ■ "I forgot my scarf at home, so I had to use my tie as a makeshift one."

scarves A length of fabric, usually wrapped around the neck and tied in a decorative way.  ■ "I forgot my scarf at home today. I guess that means I have to wear my tie-dye sweater instead."

Shoulders The part of the human body between the neck and the arms, usually broader than the hips.  ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't see you there, I was too busy looking at your shoulders."

Strained Something that is pulled or stretched too tightly, causing it to become tense and uncomfortable.  ■ He had a strained neck from sleeping in an awkward position.

strangling the act of squeezing the neck with both hands to stop breathing or render unconscious  ■ John accidentally strangled his wife while trying to give her a love massage.

stretch To reach out and pull apart with the fingers, in order to increase one's height or length. Also used to describe something that is elongated.  ■ "I tried to stretch my neck but it wouldn't budge."

Swallows nounA bird that is black and white with a long neck, which feeds on insects and small animals.  ■ The swallows flew into the room while I was giving my speech, causing me to stutter and make silly jokes.

Tall An extremely large and imposing human being, often with an elongated neck or torso.  ■ "That guy over there is so tall that he looks like a giraffe trying to fit into a regular chair."

throat The muscular part of the neck that carries food and air to and from the mouth  ■ I had a sore throat from screaming at the concert last night.

ties A long, thin strip of cloth or ribbon that is tied around the neck to keep a shirt collar in place.  ■ John's ties were so colorful and wild that they made him look like a peacock.

Tighten To make something (or oneself) tighter or more constricted, often in a way that is uncomfortable or painful.  ■ "I need to tighten the noose around my neck before I can start my magic trick."