English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Bunches A group of things that is too big to be handled at once, often in a comically awkward way.  ■ "I tried to carry all the groceries at once, but I ended up with a giant bunch of bananas in one hand and a tangled mess of canned beans in the other."

cellmates Noun: a person with whom one shares a cell in prison.  ■ "Joe and Sally were cellmates for three years, but they never once shared a joke. It was more like 'I'm going to do this, you go there,'", Noun: a group of people who have an unusual bond, such as having attended the same school or worked in the same industry.  ■ "Jane and John were cellmates at Harvard Law School, but they never once spoke to each other. They just sat next to each other during classes,"

reunions A gathering of people who were once separated by time or distance, but are now back together again.  ■ "Wow, I can't believe it's been 10 years since we graduated from high school! It's so great to see everyone again at our 10-year reunion.", A gathering of people who were once enemies, but are now friends.  ■ "I can't believe we used to hate each other so much! It's amazing what a little time apart can do. Our 10-year reunion as former enemies was the funniest thing I've ever been to."

Accidentally² An occurrence that was not intentionally planned or desired, often resulting in a humorous situation.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt while trying to juggle three mugs at once. Now I have a new fashion statement!

active To be engaged in physical or mental activity, especially to the full extent possible.  ■ "I'm so active today, I'm going to the gym, playing soccer, and reading a book all at once!

Adventurous Having a strong desire for new and exciting experiences, and being willing to take risks in pursuit of those experiences.  ■ "I'm so adventurous, I once went skydiving off the side of a mountain!

albino A person or thing that is completely white, including the skin, hair, and eyes.  ■ "I once met an albino tiger in the circus. It was quite a sight to see!"

amazes To cause astonishment or wonder, often in a humorous way.  ■ "Wow, my friend's ability to juggle six tennis balls at once amazes me every time I see it!

attempting An act of trying to do something, often unsuccessfully or in a comically failed manner.  ■ John attempted to juggle three balls at once, but instead ended up dropping them all and looking like a clown.

Baller A person who is extremely cool and awesome.  ■ "I am such a baller, I can juggle seven tennis balls at once!"

baptists A group of religious extremists who believe in immersing themselves in water to wash away their sins.  ■ "I tried joining a baptist church once, but they were too strict and didn't let me have any fun."

Blossom A very beautiful flower that blooms only once in a lifetime, usually appearing during the full moon.  ■ "I heard she finally found her blossom last night! It was absolutely breathtaking!"

bossed To be incredibly boss and awesome in all aspects of life.  ■ "He's so bossed, he can juggle four balls at once while drinking a cup of coffee."

bulb A person with a great deal of intelligence and creativity, often leading to eccentric behavior.  ■ "John may seem like a bulb at first, but once you get to know him, you'll realize he's just a little quirky."

cannery A place where cans are made.  ■ "I once went to a cannery and saw so many cans that I felt like I was in a can-opener's dream."

Cloned A person or thing that has been copied exactly, without any changes.  ■ I once cloned my friend's hairdo to see if he would notice. To my surprise, he didn't even notice until I told him!

Clumsiness The ability to make mistakes and look foolish while trying to perform everyday tasks.  ■ "John's clumsiness was legendary, he once spilled an entire cup of coffee on his shirt while trying to pour it from the carafe."

counts The number of times you can tell a joke in a room without anyone getting angry.  ■ I once told a joke to an empty room, and it counted as one. I was very relieved.

delayed A person who is constantly behind schedule, often to the point of being comically inefficient.  ■ John's always delayed when it comes to completing tasks, he once took two hours just to make a sandwich.

demonstrate To show off in a theatrical and flamboyant manner, often involving exaggerated gestures and dramatic expressions.  ■ "I'm going to demonstrate my amazing juggling skills by balancing four tennis balls at once!

Disposable A thing that can be used once and then thrown away.  ■ "I'm sick of using paper plates when I can use disposable ones! They're so much easier to clean."

Dozen A humorous term for a group of twelve, often used in exaggeration.  ■ "I told my boss I could handle ten tasks at once, but he said no problem, just give me a dozen!"

dual Being two things at once, or having two aspects.  ■ "I'm a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. It means I can go to either country without getting in trouble."

duality The quality or state of being two things at once.  ■ I had a dual personality disorder. Sometimes I was a genius, and other times I was a total idiot.

easy An adjective used to describe something that is very simple or effortless.  ■ She was able to juggle three balls at once because it was so easy for her.

Efficiently Adverbial form of the adjective "efficient" meaning "in an effective or clever way."  ■ "He efficiently juggled three balls at once, much to the amazement of onlookers."

emerge To come into being, appearance or prominence.  ■ "The sun emerges from behind the clouds, casting its warm rays upon the earth once again."

ex An abbreviation for "former" or "once".  ■ I used to date this girl, but we broke up last week. Now I'm over her and ready to move on.

Exes A group of people who were once romantic partners but are now no longer together.  ■ "I couldn't believe my exes were at the same party! I thought we were done with each other forever."

Existed A past tense of exist. Used to indicate that something or someone was once present.  ■ "The unicorn existed in my dreams but I woke up and realized it didn't really exist."

extracurriculars Activities or interests pursued outside of regular school curriculum, typically involving physical exercise or creative hobbies.  ■ "I know how to juggle three tennis balls at once, and it's all thanks to my extracurriculars!"

Extraordinary Of such an exceptional or unusual character as to be considered extraordinary.  ■ "Her ability to juggle five balls at once is nothing short of extraordinary."

Fades A sudden and unexplained loss of color, often resulting in a dull or lifeless appearance.  ■ The once vibrant flowers slowly faded away until they were as dull as a politician's smile.

fay A magical creature with the ability to cast spells and enchantments.  ■ "I heard that a fay once cast a spell on me to make me believe I was a unicorn."

Feats Amazing or impressive things that someone does, especially in a competition or for entertainment.  ■ "The juggler's feat of balancing five tennis balls at once was nothing short of remarkable."

feeds A large amount of something, often food or drink.  ■ I can eat an entire pizza by myself in one sitting. It's like I have a bottomless pit and I only need to feed it once every few hours.

Fencing A competitive sport where two or more people use swords to try and hit each other while trying not to get hit themselves.  ■ "I'm really good at fencing, I once beat a professional with my trusty plastic sword."

figuratively In a manner that is not literally true, but is used to convey an intended meaning.  ■ "I am figuratively dying of thirst!" said the man who had only drunk water once in his life.

firestorm A wild and uncontrollable fire, often accompanied by strong winds and thunderous noises.  ■ "The forest was on fire and the flames were so intense that they created a deafening roar like a thousand fireworks exploding at once."

flustered To be extremely agitated or upset, often due to a lot of things happening at once or being overwhelmed.  ■ "I'm so flustered today - I can barely keep up with all the emails and deadlines."

folding The art of bending paper in a creative and amusing way  ■ "I'm not a master of folding, but I did once create a paper crane that resembled a dinosaur."

Forthwith At once, immediately.  ■ "I told him I was leaving forthwith. He replied, 'Yeah, well don't forget to take the dog out.'

fossil An ancient organism preserved in petrified form, often found in rock layers.  ■ I once went to a museum that had a giant fossil of a dinosaur. It was so old, it even had feathers still attached!

frequently Adverb meaning "often" or "more than once," but always in a humorous way.  ■ I frequently have to remind myself not to take life too seriously, because then I'd be even more frequent with my jokes!

giants Large, overly-powerful creatures who often have an unhealthy obsession with eating tiny humans.  ■ "I once saw a group of giants arguing over which human to eat first. It was quite the sight."

Giving The act of generously bestowing something valuable upon someone.  ■ John's friend always gives the best birthday presents. He once gave his brother a hilarious prank that left him in stitches for days.

Granddaughters A group of young women who are the daughters of your children.  ■ "My granddaughters are always fighting over the family heirlooms. I wish they could just get along for once!"

hats A collection of miscellaneous items worn on the head, often for no apparent reason.  ■ "Why is that man wearing a top hat, a baseball cap, and a bowler hat all at once?"

insect A tiny, usually six-legged creature that has wings and can sting you.  ■ I once had a run-in with a giant insect while hiking in the mountains. It was so big that it could carry me on its back!