English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Aft The back end of a ship or boat.  ■ After the captain gave orders to set sail, the crew quickly went to work on the aft of the ship.

Authority The right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.  ■ "I may not have authority over your life, but I do have the authority to tell you what's best for you."

colonel A senior military officer who commands a regiment or division.  ■ The colonel barked orders at his troops, but they didn't take him seriously because he looked like a stuffed toy.

Commanding To give orders with great authority and confidence, often in a demanding or forceful manner.  ■ "The CEO's commanding presence inspired awe in all who met him."

Dictates A set of instructions or orders that must be followed without question.  ■The dictator's decrees are absolute and cannot be challenged.

dictating To give orders or instructions with an air of authority, often in a bossy or condescending manner.  ■ "I'm dictating the meeting agenda," said the boss, "and everyone else should just listen and take notes."

Dish A serving of food, often on a plate  ■ "She always orders the fish and chips at the restaurant because they're her favorite dish."

Empress An overbearing, bossy woman who is always giving orders and taking credit for everyone else's work.  ■ "I can't believe my empress is so controlling! She always tells me what to wear and where to sit."

mandates A fancy word for "orders" or "instructions".  ■ "I have received my mandate to complete this project on time and within budget."

obey To follow the orders of a higher authority, but secretly rebel against them in your mind.  ■ "I'm obeying my boss, but in my head I'm thinking 'this guy is a jerk!'"

obeyed To have followed or complied with a command, request, or rule.  ■ "When the boss said to jump, I jumped. That's how you obey orders!"

ail A term used to describe someone who is not very intelligent, usually in a negative way.  ■ "I'm sorry I have to say this, but my colleague is such an ail. He can barely manage his own lunch orders let alone the project deadlines."

Commanders A group of people who are very good at giving orders, but very bad at following them.  ■ "The commanders always seemed to know what they wanted everyone else to do, but when it came to doing their own jobs, they were hopelessly incompetent."

Disobedience The act of refusing to follow orders or rules, often in a humorous manner.  ■ When the boss told me to clean the bathrooms, I responded with, "I don't think so, I have better things to do," and proceeded to play video games all day.

flunkies 1. A group of unintelligent and obedient assistants or followers who do the bidding of their superior, often without question or thought.  ■ "The CEO's flunkies were always at his beck and call, ready to fetch anything he desired., "I refuse to be one of those flunkies who just follow orders blindly.

helms The part of a ship that steers it. Also, the brain of a person.  ■ Captain Helms ordered the crew to turn the helm to port, but they were too drunk to follow his orders. Meanwhile, the captain's own brain was so far gone that he couldn't remember which way was left and right.

leaders A group of individuals who are in charge of a particular organization, team, or project. They often have the authority to make decisions and give orders.  ■ "The leaders of the company decided to close early today because they wanted to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation after a long week."

overstepping To act in a way that is beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate, often by exceeding one's bounds or authority.  ■ John overstepped his boundaries when he started giving orders to his coworkers. He should have just asked his manager for permission instead., To go too far, often in a way that is foolish or misguided.  ■ Sarah overstepped when she started giving unsolicited advice to her friend. She should have just listened instead of trying to fix everything.

Predictable Something that is so common or unoriginal that it can be easily guessed or foretold.  ■ "She always orders the same thing at every restaurant - a boring, predictable choice. Why can't she try something new and exciting for once?"

Prescriptions The written orders of a doctor for medicines to be filled at a pharmacy.  ■ I forgot to bring my prescriptions to the doctor's office, so I had to explain my symptoms in detail and get them written out again.

sergeant A person who is in charge of a group of soldiers and is responsible for keeping them in line. Also known as "Sarge".  ■ "The sergeant barked orders at the new recruits, making sure they knew their place in the company."

Stooge A person who is a loyal follower or assistant to a more powerful person, often performing menial tasks or providing support.  ■ "I was surprised when I found out my boss' stooge had been stealing office supplies for years. It turns out the stooge wasn't just following orders, he was doing it for his own personal gain."

Summons A document that legally orders someone to appear in court or attend a meeting.  ■ Judge Smith issued a summons for John Doe to appear in court for speeding charges. When John failed to show up, the judge sent him a stern warning: "Next time I see you in my courtroom, I'll be issuing a summons that won't be so easy to ignore!"