English Dictionary (Humor) beta

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.

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."

plowing To perform a series of actions while making loud noises and sweating profusely, often while wearing a hat and overalls.  ■ John decided to plow the garden in order to impress his neighbors. He spent the entire morning plowing the garden while whistling "The Star-Spangled Banner". When he finished, his arms were sore from all the plowing but his neighbors couldn't help but admire his dedication.

smoochy adjective  ■ Smooching your neighbor's cat is not a good idea.

Annoyance A state of being constantly irritated or annoyed by someone or something.  ■ "I can't stand my neighbor's barking dog. It's such an annoyance every morning!"

atonement The act of making amends or atoning for a wrongdoing.  ■ "After accidentally stealing his neighbor's lawnmower, John had to perform an atonement by mowing her entire lawn and washing her car."

barking The act of making loud, hoarse sounds that are similar to the bark of a dog.  ■ "I hate when my neighbor's dog barks all night long. It keeps me up and I can't get any sleep!"

belittle To make someone feel insignificant or unimportant by exaggerating their flaws or shortcomings.  ■ John belittled his neighbor's garden, saying it was nothing compared to his own.

belligerent Adjective: exhibiting hostility, especially towards a particular person or group  ■ "I can't stand my neighbor's belligerent cat! It always scratches me when I try to pet it."

Boundaries The lines that define where one's property ends and another's begins, or the limits of what is considered acceptable behavior.  ■ "John may have crossed the boundary by going into my neighbor's yard."

Bugging A form of entertainment in which a person is subjected to an endless stream of annoying insects.  ■ "I didn't know I had a bugging problem until my neighbors started calling the exterminator every week!"

Business A commercial activity that involves buying and selling goods or services.  ■ "I started my own business by selling homemade jams to my neighbors."

Callous A person who lacks compassion and is indifferent to the suffering of others.  ■ "John is such a callous man, he doesn't even care about his neighbor's dog that's been barking all night."

Caritas A feeling of deep affection and sympathy for other people, especially those who are stricken by misfortune.  ■ "When I saw my neighbor's cat had been run over, I couldn't help but feel a sense of caritas for him."

Carolers A group of people who go door-to-door singing Christmas carols.  ■ "The carolers were so loud, the neighbors had to call the police!

coincide To happen at the same time or in the same place by accident.  ■ "I accidentally left my keys on the kitchen counter and they coincided with my neighbor's dog, causing a commotion."

Commandments The rules for how to behave correctly in a particular situation, especially religious or ethical ones.  ■ "Thou shalt not steal thy neighbor's lawnmower, but thou mayest borrow it with permission."

complained To make a loud, high-pitched noise that sounds like a combination of a cat meowing and a car alarm going off.  ■ "I complained so loudly that the neighbors came running to see what was wrong."

copying The act of taking someone else's work and pretending it is your own.  ■ "I was caught copying my neighbor's homework. I tried to blame it on my dog, but he has a bit of a plagiarism problem himself."

couriers A group of people who are responsible for delivering packages and mail.  ■ "I forgot to give the couriers my signature, so they had to leave my package at my neighbor's house."

coveting Verb: to desire or wish for something very much, often something that is not rightfully one's own.  ■ I can't stop coveting my neighbor's lawnmower. It's so green and perfectly manicured!

crouch The act of squatting down or stooping low, usually with the intention of concealing oneself from view.  ■ "I had to crouch behind the bushes to avoid being seen by the neighbor's dog."

depraved To be morally or ethically corrupt; to have a strong desire for something that is considered wrong or evil.  ■ He was so depraved that he stole his neighbor's car and sold it for parts to buy illegal drugs.

Disturbances noun - a state of being disrupted or disturbed.  ■ "When I heard the sound of the neighbors partying outside, my peaceful disturbances were ruined."

doors A large, heavy wooden object that allows people and things to enter or exit a room.  ■ "I can't believe you left the front door open! Now all the neighbors know our business."

driveway A wide, straight road that leads to a garage or parking space.  ■ "I accidentally ran over my neighbor's driveway with my lawnmower while trying to park my car."

drone A small, unmanned aerial vehicle used for surveillance or delivery.  ■ I accidentally flew my drone into the neighbor's yard and now they think I'm spying on them.

drummer A person who plays the drums with excessive volume and intensity, often to the annoyance of nearby neighbors.  ■ "John may be a great drummer, but his loud playing kept me up all night."

eavesdropped The act of secretly listening to someone's conversation, usually without their knowledge or consent.  ■ "I accidentally eavesdropped on my neighbors' argument about their cat and it turned out they have three cats, not two like they always claimed."

eavesdropping The act of secretly listening to someone else's conversation, usually without their knowledge or consent.  ■ Jane couldn't resist eavesdropping on her neighbors' heated argument about the new dog park. It was hilarious!

Envied Feeling jealous and resentful towards someone else's possessions, achievements, or luck.  ■ After hearing about her neighbor's new vacation home in the mountains, Sarah couldn't help but envied her friend's luxurious lifestyle.

errant A person or thing that has gone astray, particularly a stray dog.  ■ "I'm afraid my errant dog may have caused some chaos in the neighbor's garden."

favours Something done out of kindness, or a favor granted to someone.  ■ "I may not have been able to return all my neighbor's favors, but I sure did give him a nice lawnmower for his birthday."

Foray An unauthorized and foolish excursion into enemy territory.  ■ "He made a foray into his neighbor's garden to steal their tomatoes, but ended up getting chased by the homeowner.

glanced To cast a sidelong or furtive glance at something or someone.  ■ John glanced over at his neighbor's yard to see if they were having a party.

goodwill The feeling of being kind and generous, usually towards others.  ■ "John's goodwill towards his new neighbors led him to bring over a basket of cookies every week."

gossip A person who enjoys spreading rumors or talking about other people's personal lives, often without their consent.  ■ Sally was a master gossip and could talk for hours about her neighbor's secret affairs and her coworkers' embarrassing mistakes.

grate A feeling of extreme irritation or annoyance.  ■ After listening to her neighbor's loud music all night, John couldn't help but feel a grate sense of frustration.

gratuity The act of giving someone money for doing something nice, or as a token of appreciation.  ■ "John's parents gave him $50 as a gratuity for mowing the lawn and fixing their neighbor's flat tire."

Honourable A person who always does the right thing, even when no one is watching.  ■ "John was considered an honourable man because he returned his neighbor's lost cat even though it wasn't his own."

intruder A person who enters someone else's property, home or business without permission.  ■ "I can't believe the cat decided to become an intruder in our neighbor's house!"

invade To enter someone's home, business, or territory uninvited and with hostile intent.  ■ "I accidentally invaded my neighbor's backyard while trying to mow my lawn."

invasive Something or someone that is excessively eager to intrude into other people's business or affairs.  ■ "I hate when my neighbor's dog comes over and poops in my yard. It's like they have no respect for my privacy!"

loaned A state of being in possession of something, but only for a short period of time.  ■ "I accidentally stole my neighbor's lawnmower and quickly returned it before anyone noticed. I called it the 'loan-mower' from then on."

Lusting The act of excessively desiring something, often in a way that is unhealthy or obsessive.  ■ "He was lusting after his neighbor's wife and it showed in every awkward interaction they had."

molested to be subjected to unwanted and inappropriate attention or behavior, often in a sexual manner.  ■ "I was molested by my neighbor's cat while I was trying to bake cookies."

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."

Noisy adjective - full of or characterized by noise; loud and disturbing  ■ The construction crew was noisy all morning, but the neighbors couldn't complain because it meant their new house was being built.

Olden An imaginary, exaggerated time in the past when everything was better and more charming.  ■ "I remember the olden days when people actually called their neighbors and invited them over for dinner."