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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!"


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Alarmer A person or thing that causes alarm or concern.  ■ "The car alarm is a major alarmer in our neighborhood."

Barks The loud, explosive sound made by a dog to communicate.  ■ When he saw the squirrel, the dog let out an ear-splitting bark that woke up the entire neighborhood.

barrio A neighborhood full of Mexicans, and where all the tacos taste like garbage.  ■ "I never thought I'd find a good meal in this barrio. Guess I should stick to eating burritos."

beavers An industrious, aquatic mammal known for building dams and creating intricate lodges.  ■ "The beavers in my neighborhood are quite skilled at engineering. I've seen them constructing dams that rival those of the Erie Canal."

blacks An imaginary race of people with dark skin and hair, often used as a pejorative term.  ■ "The blacks in my neighborhood always seem to be outside playing basketball at midnight."

boards A place where people gather to discuss and share their opinions on various topics.  ■ After hearing his neighbor's loud music all night, John decided to post a complaint on the neighborhood boards about the rudeness of his neighbors.

bonkers A person who is completely and utterly insane or out of their mind.  ■ "I can't believe my neighbor is bonkers. He thinks he's a superhero and spends all his time flying around the neighborhood in a homemade cape!

burglaries A hilarious act of stealing someone's belongings, usually by breaking into their home or business.  ■ "I heard the burglaries in my neighborhood were so bad that they stole everything from a bakery!

Buster A person who is very loud and boisterous. Often used to describe someone who makes a big fuss or creates a scene.  ■ "The buster was so loud, he woke up the entire neighborhood."

caterwauling A loud, high-pitched wailing or screeching sound made by an animal, especially a cat.  ■ The cat's caterwauling woke up the entire neighborhood.

chicano A person of Mexican descent, typically of a darker complexion.  ■ The chicanos in the neighborhood were having a fiesta last night.

Clanging A loud, metallic sound made by hitting two pieces of metal together.  ■ "The clang of the hammer on the anvil was so loud it woke up the entire neighborhood."

fornication The act of fornicating, which is the technical term for having sex.  ■ John's fornication with his neighbor Mrs. Smith resulted in a very awkward situation at the next neighborhood barbecue.

gaggle A group of noisy, uncoordinated birds, especially geese.  ■ "The gaggle of geese was so loud that it woke up the whole neighborhood!

grills nounA group of people who are particularly annoying or bothersome.  ■ "The grills were so loud and obnoxious that the entire neighborhood was begging for them to be quiet."

grouch A person who is excessively irritable, moody, or ill-tempered.  ■ "The old man was such a grouch, he complained about everything from the weather to the noise in his neighborhood."

Knocker A person who is incredibly loud and boisterous in their behavior, often causing disruptions wherever they go.  ■ The knacker was so loud that he woke up the entire neighborhood with his screaming and shouting.

Mobster A person who is part of a group of organized criminals.  ■ "The mobster was so feared in the neighborhood that people would cross the street just to avoid him."

neighborhoods A collection of people who are close to each other in location, but have no personal relationships.  ■ "I tried to make friends in my new neighborhood, but they all seemed too busy being neighbors."

Neighborly Characterized by friendliness and concern for one's neighbors.  ■ "John was known in the neighborhood for his neighborly ways. Every Christmas, he would bake cookies to share with his neighbors and even help shovel snow during the winter."

Parakeet A small, colorful bird with a long tail and a loud voice. They are often kept as pets.  ■ "John's parakeet, Polly, is known for her hilarious imitations of famous movie lines! She always cracks up the whole neighborhood."

Pesky An annoying, persistent person or thing that interrupts or disturbs others.  ■ The neighborhood dog was so pesky, it kept barking at all hours of the night and kept my family awake.

Pisses A verb meaning to be very angry or upset about something.  ■ She pissed off the whole neighborhood by yelling at her neighbors for being too loud.

rappers 1. People who are extremely noisy and cause a lot of commotion.  ■ The rapper's music was so loud that it woke up the entire neighborhood.

Relocate To move or transfer something to a new location, often with the intention of avoiding an unfavorable situation.  ■ "When the rent increased, my roommate and I decided to relocate to a more affordable neighborhood."

Sang To make a melody with the voice.  ■ John sang so loudly that he woke up the entire neighborhood.

sneezing The act of forcefully expelling air from the nose, accompanied by an audible sound.  ■ John's sneezing fit was so loud it woke up the whole neighborhood!

squatters People who occupy a place without paying rent or owning the land.  ■ "The squatters in our neighborhood have been causing trouble for years, but we finally got them evicted last week."

suburbia A boring, cookie-cutter neighborhood where everyone looks the same and drives a minivan.  ■ "I can't stand living in suburbia. It's like being trapped in a never-ending cycle of monotony and conformity."

Thefts Noun: The act of stealing something valuable or important.  ■ "I was so angry about the thefts in my neighborhood that I decided to take matters into my own hands and become a vigilante."

Thunder A loud, explosive noise caused by lightning striking the earth.  ■ When the cat jumped out of a tree, the thunder was so loud it woke up everyone in the neighborhood.

yakking The act of engaging in a loud and boisterous conversation, often while under the influence of alcohol.  ■ "I can't believe my friend was yakking so loudly at 2am. It woke up the whole neighborhood!"

blowed To cause a massive explosion due to the release of too much gas or air from an enclosed space.  ■ The balloon blew up so suddenly that it startled the entire neighborhood. The owner quickly grabbed his dog and ran inside before anyone else could blow the lid off the thing.

chew An act of grinding food between one's teeth in order to eat it.  ■ John chewed on his gum so loudly that it woke up the entire neighborhood., To make or cause something to be made into a paste by grinding.  ■ The machine was designed to chew up old furniture and turn it into mulch for the garden.

Communities A group of people who share a common interest or characteristic, such as living in the same neighborhood, working for the same company, or having the same hobby.  ■ "I'm so glad I found my tribe within this community. They're always up for a good laugh and we share a love for all things bacon!"

crop A type of plant that is grown for food or other useful products.  ■ I love growing tomato crops in my garden every summer. They make a great addition to my salads and pasta dishes!, A type of plant that is grown for medicinal purposes.  ■ My grandma swears by the healing properties of cannabis crops. She uses it to treat her arthritis and insomnia., A type of plant that is grown for decorative purposes.  ■ My neighbor has a beautiful sunflower crop in his garden. It's so tall and colorful, it really brightens up the neighborhood!

Dash A sudden and rapid movement or action, typically characterized by a sharp sound made during the motion.  ■ She dashed out of the room as soon as she heard the doorbell. The dash was so loud it woke up the entire neighborhood.

decorators A group of people who make everything look better, even if it was already pretty good looking.  ■ "The decorators did such a great job on our house, I think we should hire them to decorate the rest of the neighborhood!

detecting The art of noticing things that others have overlooked, and pretending to be impressed by them.  ■ "I was detecting the subtle nuances of my neighbor's lawn mower when I noticed it had a missing blade. I quickly alerted the neighborhood to this important discovery."

disorienting The act of making someone feel confused and unable to understand their surroundings.  ■ After taking the wrong turn on his way home, John found himself in a completely disorienting neighborhood where all the houses looked alike and the streets were lined with trees he'd never seen before. He couldn't find his way back home for hours!

Geese A group of birds that are known for their loud, annoying honking. They are often seen flying in a V-shaped formation and are commonly found near bodies of water.  ■ "I don't know why geese always have to be so loud and annoying. It's like they're trying to wake up everyone in the neighborhood."

homeboys Noun - A group of close friends or acquaintances who grew up together in the same neighborhood and share a similar culture, language, and interests.  ■ "I can't believe my homeboys got into trouble again. They must have been drinking too much soda!

luce A person or thing that is extremely bright, shining, or glowing.  ■ "The street lamps cast a warm, golden light over the entire neighborhood at night. But when it comes to fashion, luce's style is more of a 'less is more' approach - she always manages to look fabulous in a simple black dress."

lumberjack A large, hairy man who works in the forest, cutting down trees and hauling them away.  ■ "I heard that the lumberjack in my neighborhood is also a professional juggler! I bet he's quite good at keeping all those logs in line."

mellowing The process of becoming less intense or heated, often in a positive way.  ■ "As I sat on the porch sipping my iced tea, I couldn't help but notice how mellowing the neighborhood was becoming. It seemed like everyone was finally starting to relax and enjoy the summer."

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."

pedals A set of flat wooden or metal pieces on either side of a bicycle seat, used for propelling the bike by pushing down with your feet.  ■ John's dad taught him to ride a bike by making him pedal around the neighborhood until he got tired.

Popping 1. To explode with a loud noise., 2. To suddenly and violently separate into small pieces or particles.  ■ "The balloon popped so loudly it startled the entire neighborhood.", "When I opened the bag of popcorn, it started popping all over the kitchen."

Root A funny and obscure word that refers to a person or thing of low status, but which is also used by the upper class as a term of endearment or admiration. For example, "My root is the coolest cat in the whole neighborhood!"  ■ "I have so many roots! I can't keep track of them all."