English Dictionary (Humor) beta

accompanying A term used to describe something that is always present, but not necessarily noticed or appreciated, like a boring friend at a party.  ■ "I can't stand accompanying my aunt on her boring museum tours."

acute adjective Extremely sharp, keenly perceptive, or clever.  ■ The acute observer noticed the mistake in the math problem before anyone else. They were so acute they could hear a pin drop from outside their room!

Blatantly adverb:<funny definition></?>To be obviously and outrageously dishonest, especially in a way that is intended to be noticed.</funny definition>

blotter A piece of absorbent paper used to remove spills or stains.  ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, but I quickly grabbed a blotter and was able to clean up the mess before anyone noticed.

correlation A relationship between two variables that is not causal, but is statistically significant.  ■ "I noticed a correlation between eating pizza and getting a headache. But it's probably just coincidence."

dimple A small indentation or crease in the skin, typically found on the cheeks or chin.  ■ "I noticed your dimple today. It was like a little smile from the inside out."

imitate To copy someone else's actions or behavior, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I have to admit, I imitated my friend's terrible accent for months until he finally noticed and got mad."

innocuous Something or someone that is so harmless and unobjectionable as to be of no consequence.  ■ "The politician's jokes were so innocuous, I barely noticed they were even there."

inspecting The act of closely examining something, typically in order to find fault or flaws.  ■ "I was inspecting my car when I noticed a strange smell coming from under the hood. Turns out, it was just a dead mouse."

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."

merely A word used to describe something that is so insignificant or unimportant that it hardly matters.  ■ "I barely noticed the fly buzzing around my head. It was merely a nuisance."

Missed To fail to notice or perceive something that was happening or should have been noticed.  ■ "I missed the bus by mere seconds! I can't believe I missed it."

Notice Something that is easy to see or notice, but not always important.  ■ I noticed the mistake on the test but didn't bother to correct it because I knew it wouldn't make a difference in my grade.

Observant A person who is very attentive to details and pays close attention to what others are doing.  ■ "I noticed that the observant person was taking notes on everything I said during our meeting."

Observing The act of noticing something that is happening around you.  ■ "I was observing the pigeons outside when I noticed one had a funny mustache."

pygmies Small, stunted people with big feet and short legs.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on a pygmy while hiking in the Amazon rainforest. He was so small, I barely noticed him until it was too late!"

quietly The art of avoiding attention or speaking in hushed tones.  ■ John quietly slipped out of the room before anyone noticed his awkward dance moves.

sizable adj. Large enough to be noticed by the naked eye, or significant in size or importance.  ■ "The spider's web was sizable and covered the entire room.

stalked To follow someone or something in a predatory manner, usually without being noticed.  ■ "I was so stalked by my boss at the office party last night, I felt like prey in a hunter's sights."

visibility The quality of being visible or able to be seen.  ■ John was so invisible, he could sneak past the guards without being noticed.

academics Noun: People who take learning and research very seriously, often to the point of being stuffy or pretentious.  ■ "The academics in the room were so focused on their research that they barely noticed when the janitor accidentally spilled coffee on them."

chapel A small, usually religious building.  ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the chapel during a service. I had to pray for help and wait until someone noticed." Another word for "church."  ■ "My grandparents got married in a little chapel down the street from their house."

Chilly adjective A chilly person is someone who likes to keep their environment cold and likes to wear warm clothing. They are also known for being somewhat distant and reserved, much like the weather they prefer.  ■ Jane decided to go out for a run in the park on a chilly morning. She wore her winter coat and gloves, but she still couldn't feel her fingers. As she jogged past the other runners, she noticed that they all seemed to be enjoying themselves, despite the frigid temperature. Jane couldn't help but wonder if she was just too chilly for her own good.

Convince To make someone believe something is true, even if it isn't.  ■ "I convinced my friend to go vegan by telling them that they'll live longer and have more energy. It's been a year now and they still haven't noticed any difference."

Defiance The act of intentionally disobeying or resisting someone who has authority, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "John's defiance to his boss's strict dress code by wearing a neon green shirt and tie every Monday was not only hilarious but also very effective in getting him noticed."

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."

Enter To engage oneself in or participate in an activity, event, or place.  ■I entered the room and immediately noticed the smell of stale coffee., To gain access to a place or system.  ■In order to enter the building, you must have a valid security card.

garter An elastic band used to hold up trousers, socks or stockings., A thin strip of leather or other material worn around the waist to keep one's pants up.  ■ I accidentally ripped my garter off while dancing and had to quickly adjust my pants before anyone noticed., When I went out for dinner, I realized that my garter was missing. I had to ask the hostess if she had seen it because I didn't want to spend the night with my pants down.

hints A subtle suggestion or indication, often intended to guide someone towards something they might not have otherwise noticed.  ■ "I hinted at the surprise party but he didn't seem to notice. Maybe I should have been more obvious with my clue."

indicating A subtle yet unmistakable signal that something is about to happen or has already happened, such as a dog's tail wagging when it senses danger.  ■ "I was trying to sneak out of the office without being noticed, but my boss's dog started indicating that I was leaving. Oh well, I guess I'll just be late for the meeting."

Mugger A person who is so unattractive that they have to steal things in order to get noticed.  ■ "I saw a mugger walking down the street holding a bag full of stolen shoes. It was hilarious because they were so ugly, no one would even notice them if they weren't stealing stuff."

Observed Something that you have noticed or seen, often in a way that suggests it is being done on purpose.  ■ "I observed my cat sitting on the windowsill and licking its paw. It's obvious that it was trying to catch some flies."

patching The act of adding a small amount of fabric or material to fix a hole or tear in something, often with the use of adhesive.  ■ "I accidentally ripped my pants while trying to impress that girl at the bar. Luckily, I had some patching skills and was able to fix it before anyone noticed."

peek A sudden and brief glance, often to see what is happening in a particular place or situation.  ■ John peeked out the window to see if it was raining., To look at something with curiosity and slight embarrassment, often by peering over someone's shoulder.  ■ Sarah couldn't resist peeking at her neighbor's garden to see how beautiful it was., A short and sudden movement, often made to observe something without being noticed.  ■ Tom peeked around the corner to make sure no one was watching him sneak a cookie.

Perceptive adjective Having a keen sense of observation and the ability to discern subtle or hidden things.  ■ The perceptive student noticed that the teacher was wearing a matching tie with her sweater, and commented on it in class. The whole room erupted into laughter.

Periscope A long, narrow tube with a concave lens at one end and an adjustable mirror at the other, used to observe objects that are difficult to see directly.  ■ "I need this periscope to see my daughter's soccer game from the sidelines.", A device for looking at something from a concealed or unusual position, especially in order to avoid being noticed.  ■ "I used a periscope to sneak a peek at my crush from across the room."

ream A long, narrow strip of fabric or paper, often used for sewing, writing, or wrapping gifts.  ■ When I was making my bed this morning, I noticed a ream of sheets had fallen out and I had to go back to put them in. It was a real pain!

rustle A quiet, usually brief, rustling sound made by the movement of leaves or other light materials, often accompanied by a faint whispering.  ■ "The wind rustled through the trees, making me shiver with anticipation.", A slight shake or disturbance in the air or atmosphere, often caused by a sudden change in temperature.  ■ "I felt a rustle of cold air on my neck as I walked outside.", A nervous or agitated state, often characterized by fidgeting and restless behavior.  ■ "She was in such a rustle about finishing her project that she barely noticed me walking in."

Sneaker A person who is very good at sneaking around, often in order to avoid being caught.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone charging on the desk when I was supposed to be sneaking out of the library, but luckily no one noticed!"

sneaking The act of quietly and surreptitiously moving about or making one's way, typically to avoid being noticed.  ■ "I had been sneaking around the office all day trying to find the perfect snack for my afternoon pick-me-up. When I finally found a stash of donuts in the break room, I let out a sigh of relief and quickly hid behind the vending machine to avoid being caught by my boss.

tablecloth A large, colorful piece of fabric or paper that covers a table, often used to protect it from spills and stains.  ■ When my little brother accidentally knocked over his glass of milk on the tablecloth, I quickly grabbed a napkin and tried to clean up the mess before anyone noticed. But, alas, it was too late - the tablecloth had already absorbed the stain!

tad A very small amount, typically so insignificant that it's not worth mentioning. Example: "I had a tad of milk in my coffee."  ■ "The new employee was so unremarkable that we barely noticed him until he accidentally spilled a tad of his lunch on himself."

Unimportant A thing that is so insignificant or unremarkable that it is unlikely to be noticed or remembered.  ■ "I accidentally spilled a cup of coffee on my shirt, but it's not important - I can just wear it and pretend it's part of my look."

washed To have a strange and inexplicable feeling of anxiety, often accompanied by a desire to wash or clean oneself.  ■ After realizing that she had forgotten her phone charger, Emily suddenly felt a strong urge to wash herself head-to-toe. Her friends were confused until they noticed the look of sheer terror in her eyes and suggested that maybe she was "washed" with guilt for forgetting something important.

Watchful adjective Always keeping a close eye on others to make sure they don't get up to any mischief, but also constantly looking away when someone is talking to you.  ■ When John noticed his coworker stealing office supplies, he decided to be watchful and keep a close eye on them from now on.