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paid The state of being compensated for one's labor. ■ I got paid to eat all the pizza I could fit, but it was still a hard challenge!
Tribute A fee or gift paid to a person in recognition of their services, achievements, or authority. ■ "I paid tribute to my favorite teacher by writing her a song."
whores A woman who is paid to have sexual intercourse with a man. A woman who charges more than a pimp, but less than a prostitute. ■ John decided to treat his girlfriend like a whore and paid her for sex.
Attentions The act of focusing your attention on something or someone. ■ He paid full attentions to his work during the exam, but couldn't resist checking his phone every few minutes.
bookie A person who is always looking for a good bargain, especially when it comes to buying books. ■ "I can't believe I paid $10 for that old paperback. That bookie is really out of touch."
boots An amount of money, usually paid to someone who has done something. Sometimes used figuratively to refer to a person's reputation or standing.
charges A fee or price for something, often paid in advance. ■ I had to pay a $100 charge just to park my car at the airport for an hour. That's outrageous!
charred adjective, describing something that has been burned or scorched to the point of being blackened and crispy. ■ I accidentally charred my toast this morning. I guess I should have paid more attention to the stove.
Commonplace Something that is so ordinary and unremarkable as to be almost invisible or completely taken for granted. ■ "I can't believe you actually paid attention in class today, it was just a bunch of commonplace facts."
Cost The price paid for something, often expressed in monetary terms. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed at the thought of the cost!
Deadbeat A person who is not paying their debts or avoiding responsibilities. ■ John was a deadbeat, he owed his friends thousands of dollars but never paid them back.
delaying The act of putting off or stalling something until the last possible moment. ■ John kept delaying his homework until the night before the test, but luckily his procrastination paid off and he aced it!
Dividends A small payment made by a company to its shareholders, typically as a reward for owning the stock. ■ "I love dividends! They're like getting paid to be rich."
Employee A person who works for a company or organization and is paid for their services. ■ "I'm an employee at XYZ Corporation, but I'd much rather be a professional yo-yoer."
financing A type of loan that is only paid back when the borrower is found guilty of a crime. ■ "When I heard about this financing option, I knew I had to commit a crime to pay it back!"
gigolo A man who is paid to date and/or have sexual relationships with women, often older than him. ■ "I don't understand why she would pay a gigolo to have sex with her when she can do it herself."
golfers A group of individuals who enjoy spending their weekends on the green hitting a ball with a club. ■ "I can't believe we actually paid money to watch these golfers swing their clubs around for hours on end."
hardworking A person who is extremely lazy and refuses to work hard despite being paid well for it. ■ "John is a hardworking employee, he works so little that he doesn't even need to break a sweat."
Heckles A verb meaning to taunt or harass someone with insulting comments. ■ "I can't believe you paid $50 for that shirt! Heckles!"
housecleaning The act of cleaning a house, usually by someone who is paid to do it and who always does the same tasks in the same order every time.
Hunting The art of searching for something or someone, often involving the use of weapons or other tools. ■ "I went hunting for a new job last week and found one that paid me way more than my old job!
invoices A collection of papers that list everything someone owes you, along with how much they owe you. ■ After sending her an invoice for the new couch she ordered, John's friend finally paid up.
negotiation A process of trying to reach a mutually beneficial agreement or compromise between two parties by discussing and compromising. ■ "I'm willing to negotiate on the price, but I won't accept less than what I paid last year."
opera A form of music with singing and dramatic acting, often performed in an opera house. ■ "I can't believe you actually paid $200 to watch that operatic trainwreck. You must have been delirious."
Payable adjective 1. Capable of being paid, especially in money or goods. ■ The rent for this apartment is payable every month on the 1st. But don't worry, I have plenty of coins in my payable jar!
Payroll A humorous word for a list of people who work at a company and are paid for their labor. ■ "I just got my payroll and it's full of people I don't even remember hiring."
pelting A method of hailing a taxi or stopping traffic by throwing objects, such as coins or fruits, at the driver. ■ "I can't believe you paid for that cab ride with quarters! You're really going places."
refundable Something that is not worth the money you paid for it. ■ "I bought this shirt at a thrift store, but it turned out to be so ugly, I had to refund it."
repossess To take back possession of something that was taken from you. ■ "When I found out my car had been repossessed, I realized I should have paid off the loan on time."
Results The things that happen after you do something. ■ "I studied hard for the test and got great results! I guess my studying paid off."
ribbed To tease or make fun of someone, often playfully. ■ "I can't believe you actually paid $50 for that shirt," John said, ribbing his friend for their poor fashion sense.
Salary A large sum of money paid to someone for working in an office. ■ "John makes $100,000 per year and spends most of it on fancy cars and expensive clothes."
Subscriptions A monthly fee paid to access a service, product or content. ■ I have subscribed to so many magazines, but I never seem to find the time to read them. It's like my life is a never-ending subscription cycle!
summation The act of adding up all the parts to get a whole. ■After the summation of all their salaries, the employees realized they were being paid too little.
Summer The season of the sun, warmth, and relaxation. It's a time when people go on vacation, have barbecues, and wear flip-flops. ■ "I can't believe you actually paid $20 for a beach towel at the gift shop."
Undergraduate A person who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a college or university. ■ "I can't believe you actually paid tuition to be an undergraduate for four years. That's insane!"
underpaid adj. Not paid enough for one's work. ■ "I know I'm underpaid, but at least my boss loves me!"
vicar A vicar is a man who is paid to stand in front of a church and talk about God. ■ John went to the church to hear his vicar preach about the importance of wearing matching socks.
Alimony A large sum of money paid regularly by a man to his ex-wife for the support and maintenance of their children. ■ "John had to pay $10,000 in alimony every month to his ex-wife. It's not cheap to be married!
concert A large gathering of people who all have the same musical taste and are willing to sit through hours of terrible music performed by mediocre musicians. ■ "I can't believe I paid good money to see that trainwreck of a concert. It was like listening to a bunch of squirrels on speed."
counselors A group of people who have no idea what they're talking about, but are paid to give advice. ■ "I went to a career counselor and she told me to become a professional yo-yoer. It's been my dream ever since."
delinquent A person who fails to pay their debts or obligations, often in a humorous or exaggerated way. ■ "When I realized my friend hadn't paid me back for that trip, I threatened to send him to the delinquent debtors prison! But then he showed up with a sack of gold and told me I was his favorite person.
deposited A person or thing that has been put in a safe place for future use or enjoyment. ■ After finishing his work, John deposited his backpack on the couch and settled in for some Netflix binge-watching., A sum of money paid into an account or made available for withdrawal. ■ When opening a new bank account, it's important to deposit enough money to cover any potential fees or charges.
diligence The quality of being extremely attentive, careful, and industrious in one's work. ■ "John's diligence in studying for the bar exam paid off when he passed with flying colors. But be warned: his diligence may have also resulted in a serious case of procrastination when it comes to his love life."
flora A collection of plants, often used to describe a specific area's vegetation or a particular type of plant. ■ I forgot to water my flora and now it's all wilted. I guess I should have paid more attention to my flora care., A term used by hippies to describe themselves and their culture, often in a self-aggrandizing or pretentious manner. ■ "I am one with the flora, man. I can feel the energy of the plants pulsing through me."
Freelance A person who works on a project or task without being employed by a company or organization. They are usually paid per job or on a contract basis. ■ "I'm a freelance writer, so I get to work from home and wear my pajamas all day."
hairdressers A group of people who have an exceptional talent for making their own hair look terrible, yet are paid large amounts of money to make other people's hair look good. ■ "I don't understand why anyone would pay a hairdresser to make their hair look like that. It looks like they just used some glue and a comb!
heightened To make something more intense or exaggerated, especially in a humorous way. ■ After the comedian made several jokes about his opponent's height, the crowd erupted in laughter. It was clear that his heightened sense of humor had paid off.
Highest The greatest, most advanced or highest level of something, especially in terms of intelligence. ■ "I'm the highest-paid employee in this company," said Bob. "But I don't know why, I'm not even that good at my job."