English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Benjamin A term used to describe someone who is small, cute, and has a big nose.  ■ The little boy was nicknamed "Benjamin" because of his big, bulbous nose.

Billy A person who is very tall and has a big nose.  ■ I saw a billy walking down the street with his nose so big, it looked like a tree branch!

Booger A large, sticky mass of mucus found in the nose.  ■ I had a huge booger in my nose today, but I just picked it out with my finger and threw it away. It was gross!

Nos A humorous word that means "nose" in English.  ■ I told my friend to stop picking his nose, but he just said "nos!" and proceeded to do so.

picks A person or thing that makes you want to pick your nose.  ■ "My neighbor's dog is such a 'picks', I can't help but feel compelled to pick my own nose whenever it's around."

Shawn A person with a very large nose and a propensity for getting into mischief.  ■ "I'm pretty sure Shawn's nose is so big that he can see his reflection in the wrong mirror."

Tissues Small pieces of paper used for wiping away tears or blowing your nose.  ■ "I always carry a pack of tissues with me, in case I need to blow my nose during a meeting."

Mucous A thick, sticky substance that is produced by the mucous glands in the nose, mouth, and other parts of the body.  ■ She had to blow her nose several times before she could finally hear her friend's phone call. She was dealing with a terrible case of "mucous-itis".

nostril A small opening at the end of each of the two upper divisions of the nose, through which air enters and exits.  ■ I had to clean my nostrils with a paper clip because I couldn't find my nose spray.

rosebuds noun (plural) a small, delicate flower of the rose plant, typically pink and white, verb to pick or pull out one's own nose hairs  ■ "I had to dig deep in my pockets to find enough change for a bag of rosebuds.", "I accidentally pulled out a few of my own nose hairs while picking up a rosebud. Oops!

Toby A small, ugly, or awkward person, often with a crooked nose or other distinctive feature.  ■ "I accidentally walked into Toby at the office. I apologized, but he just looked at me with his big ol' crooked nose and said, 'You're sorry now, huh?'"

aimed To point one's nose in the direction of a goal or target.  ■ John aimed to become a professional football player but ended up studying computer science instead.

breathed To exhale air through one's nose  ■ "I breathed in my socks this morning, and it was the best smell of the day."

Breathes² To inhale air through the nose or mouth, typically as part of normal respiration.  ■ "I breathe in deeply to smell the delicious aroma of cookies baking in the oven."

cheek A part of the face on either side of the nose, especially the upper part.  ■ "I had to be careful not to wink with my left cheek because it was so swollen."

cuteness A quality or characteristic that is extremely attractive and endearing, often to the point of being unbearably adorable.  ■ She had the cutest little button nose that I've ever seen. I wanted to pinch it!

Dinning The act of pretending to be a food critic when you're really just eating your soup with your nose.  ■ "I'm not just dinning, I'm critiquing every bite."

Dominick A person who is very short and has a big nose.  ■ "I saw a dominick walking down the street and couldn't help but laugh at his funny appearance."

Exhale To forcefully release air from one's lungs and expel it through the nose or mouth.  ■ "I need to exhale a little more to blow out this candle."

flicked To engage in a playful or mischievous act of flicking someone's hair, nose, or other body part.  ■ "I flicked my sister's hair just to see her reaction."

fully To the greatest extent possible, or in its entirety  ■ He fully embraced his new job as a professional clown, even though it meant wearing a red nose and oversized shoes on a daily basis.

goblins A small, mischievous creature with pointed ears and a hooked nose.  ■ "Goblins are often portrayed as eating fairies and stealing their wings."

Granddaughter A small, furry creature with big ears and a long nose, who often sleeps through family gatherings.  ■ "I can't believe my granddaughter is already snoring! It's like a miniature version of her dad."

hag An old, ugly woman with a warty nose and a crooked back who is known for being mean and gossipy.  ■ "I don't want to talk to that hag, she always has something negative to say about me."

Hags An old, unpleasant woman with a warty nose.  ■ "I don't like hanging out with hags, they're always gossiping and causing trouble."

hankie A small, usually white square of fabric used to wipe the face or blow one's nose.  ■ "I always carry a hankie with me in case I need to wipe my face during a long day at work."

Implications The unintentional and often humorous consequences of a situation or action.  ■ After accidentally spilling red wine on her white shirt, she realized the implications of her carelessness: she had to wear a clown nose at the party.

inhaling The act of taking a deep breath in through the nose, mouth or lungs.  ■ "I'm inhaling deeply to try and clear my head."

Intuitive Having a natural ability to understand and use things without the need for instructions or explanation.  ■ "I'm so intuitive, I can cook an entire meal with just my nose."

lacerations Noun: injuries characterized by deep, jagged cuts or slashes  ■ After tripping over the curb, John's face was covered in lacerations from his nose to his chin.

Momentarily For a very short time, but not long enough to be considered an instant.  ■ John had a momentary lapse in judgment and decided to buy a clown nose. He regretted it almost immediately.

nasal Something that is related to or pertaining to the nose  ■ He had a very nasal voice, like he was constantly snorting.

noses The floppy, fleshy parts at the ends of a human's or animal's face that are used for smelling and breathing.  ■ "I have to clean my nose every day because it's so dirty from all the snot I produce."

Noxious Something that is extremely unpleasant or harmful, often to the senses.  ■ "The smell of skunk was so noxious that it made my eyes water and nose tingle."

Petite A small, cute little thing with big eyes and a tiny nose.  ■ "She's such a petite little kitten. I could just eat her up!"

pneumonia An infection that causes the air sacs in your lungs to become inflamed and filled with fluid. It can be very serious, but it's also quite amusing if you imagine a pufferfish trying to breathe through its nose.

poking A playful, light-hearted act of prodding or poking something or someone, often in a teasing or mischievous manner.  ■ "John couldn't resist the urge to poke at his sibling's funny nose. It was like a game!

proportioned Having a pleasing balance of parts or features.  ■ "His face was proportioned perfectly, with a long nose that matched his tall stature."

protruding Extending outwards, usually in an unnatural or awkward way.  ■ "The dog's protruding tongue was so far out that it could lick its own nose!

Punch A sudden, violent blow to the face or body.  ■ "John accidentally punched his friend in the nose during their game of boxing."

pungent Extremely strong, often overpowering or unpleasant to the senses.  ■ "The smell of fish is so pungent that it's hard not to wrinkle your nose."

putrid Something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting, often to the point of causing nausea or revulsion.  ■ After eating the expired leftovers from the fridge, John couldn't help but gag at the putrid smell that filled his nose.

Rabbit A small, furry rodent with long ears and a twitchy nose. Often kept as a pet.  ■ "I need to find my car keys before the rabbit gets them - it's known for its kleptomaniac tendencies!

reading The act of looking at text with your eyes and comprehending it.  ■ Did you hear about the guy who tried to read a book using only his nose? Well, he had trouble getting past the first chapter.

refuses To reject or decline something with a sense of humor.  ■ "I refuse to accept mediocre food at my friend's house. If they can't cook, I'll just have to bring my own," said John, looking down his nose.

reindeer An amusing, comical creature with a large nose and hooves.  ■ "I heard the reindeer in my backyard were having a dance party last night. I guess they really know how to hoof it!"

revolting So disgusting that one would be physically repelled by it.  ■ "The smell of rotting garbage was so revolting that I had to hold my nose."

scrunch The act of making something or oneself smaller by squeezing it or yourself.  ■ After finishing her sandwich, Emily scrunch up her nose in disgust at the taste.

septum A thin wall of bone or cartilage that separates two parts of an organ, such as the nasal cavity from the rest of the body.  ■ "I accidentally blew my own nose and now I have a septum ring!