English Dictionary (Humor) beta

agony A long and extremely painful experience, often involving mental anguish.  ■ "After months of dealing with the agony of trying to find a good job, John finally landed his dream position as a professional video game tester."

Bunion A painful, swollen joint on the big toe. Also known as a corn or callus.  ■ "I have to wear special shoes because of my bunion. It's like having a tiny, angry hammer on my foot."

Carbuncle A large, lumpy, and often painful inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection.  ■ "I accidentally got a carbuncle on my neck when I forgot to wash my hands after eating at that sketchy food truck."

chafing The act of rubbing two surfaces together, typically in a painful way.  ■ "I forgot my keys were in my pocket and chafed them against the metal doorknob, resulting in a loud "OW!"

Chigger A small, furry arachnid with eight legs that are used to suck the blood of its victims.  ■ "I got bitten by a chigger while hiking in the woods. It was so painful!

Collarbone A long bone that connects the neck to the shoulder and supports the head. Also known as the clavicle.  ■ "I fell off my bike and landed on my collarbone, resulting in a painful injury."

Contusion A painful bruise caused by a blow or impact.  ■ After tripping over the root, John's leg was covered in a massive contusion and he had to limp home.

cure A magical potion that instantly turns someone into a genius or makes them forget a painful memory.  ■ "I need a cure for this terrible case of writer's block. Can you recommend anything?"

duffle A soft, fluffy ball used for playing soccer or basketball.  ■ John accidentally kicked the duffle in mid-air, causing it to bounce off a nearby tree and land on his head. "Ow! That was a painful duffel," he groaned.

endured To suffer through a long and painful experience, often with a sense of humor.  ■ "I endured that terrible joke my friend told me at the party. It was so bad, I had to laugh!"

excruciating An agonizing or extremely painful sensation, often accompanied by intense emotional suffering.  ■ "My friend accidentally spilled hot coffee on his lap and he was experiencing an excruciating pain."

hemorrhoid A painful, swollen lump in the rectum caused by bleeding from dilated veins.  ■ "I had to go to the doctor because I had a hemorrhoid and it was causing me so much discomfort."

herpes A viral infection that causes painful sores on the skin or in the mouth, and can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. It is also known as shingles when it affects the elderly.

honest A person who always tells the truth, even when it's inconvenient or painful.  ■ When my boss asked me if I finished the report on time, I said "honestly" no, but I actually did it yesterday.

inflict To impose or cause a painful or unpleasant experience on someone.  ■ "He inflicted his terrible jokes on his friends during the party."

intestinal Of, relating to, or situated in the intestines.  ■ After eating too many tacos, John's intestinal fortitude was put to the ultimate test when he had to endure a painful bout of diarrhea for several hours.

jess A type of fish with a spiny back and sharp teeth.  ■ "I accidentally caught a jess while swimming in the river. It was such a painful experience."

laryngitis The painful inflammation of the larynx, characterized by hoarseness and difficulty swallowing.  ■ "I have laryngitis so bad I can't even say my own name without sounding like a frog!

Lovesick Suffering from an intense and painful love for someone or something.  ■ "I'm lovesick for my cat, she's just so cute and cuddly!"

Ordeal A grueling and painful experience, often involving extreme physical or emotional strain.  ■ "I had to endure the ordeal of sitting through my friend's entire wedding ceremony."

pierced To be stabbed or pricked with a sharp object, often intentionally.  ■ "I decided to pierce my ears with a safety pin, but it ended up being more painful than getting a tattoo.

piercing A painful, but also pleasurable sensation caused by the insertion of an object into one's skin.  ■ "I love getting my ears pierced every year, it's like a little bit of pain and pleasure combined!"

pinch A sudden, painful squeeze of the skin between two fingers.  ■ "I accidentally pinched myself while reaching for a pen on my desk. Now I have a red mark on my arm!"

Pinches A sudden and painful squeezing of the skin between the thumb and forefinger, usually done to get someone's attention or to hurt them.  ■ "He gave me a pinch on the butt when I was walking past him!"

plucking The act of pulling something out by its roots or with tweezers, often in a painful way.  ■ When I accidentally plucked my thumbnail off while opening a jar of pickles.

Remind To bring to mind memories or thoughts that are unpleasant, painful, or unwanted.  ■ "I really don't want to be reminded of that time I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt."

Ridden To have been repeatedly and thoroughly used up or worn out by some unpleasant or painful experience.  ■ "After being ridden hard and put away wet for years, the old horse finally took its last breath."

scorpions A small, venomous insect with a long tail that ends in a stinging point.  ■ Scorpions are notorious for their painful stings. One time, a scorpion stung a man's hand and he ran into a house screaming "Help! Help!"

shingles A painful rash that spreads like a wildfire, typically affecting the torso and face.  ■ "I thought I had the flu, but then I realized it was just my shingles acting up again."

sinks A place where one's hopes and dreams go to die a slow, painful death.  ■ After hearing his boss's speech at the company meeting, John knew that his job was as good as sunk. He resigned the next day.

Sores Small, painful, itchy spots on the skin caused by bacterial or fungal infection.  ■ "I forgot to put sunscreen on my face and now I have a sore all over my forehead!"

splinters Small, sharp pieces of wood or other materials that can cause pain when they get stuck in the skin.  ■ "I stepped on a piece of wood and got a splinter in my foot! It was so painful!"

sprain A painful injury to a ligament, usually caused by twisting or stretching it beyond its normal range of motion.  ■ "I sprained my ankle while dancing at the club last night. Now I can't walk without limping."

tackles An aggressive and often painful action taken to force an opponent to stop moving or playing.  ■ "I never thought I'd see a tackling robot, but there it was, taking down a line of protestors with ease!

Tighten To make something (or oneself) tighter or more constricted, often in a way that is uncomfortable or painful.  ■ "I need to tighten the noose around my neck before I can start my magic trick."

Torture A cruel and painful punishment for a crime or wrongdoing.  ■ "I forgot my password, so now I'm tortured with the knowledge that I have to remember it."

torturous adjective describing a situation or activity that is extremely unpleasant, uncomfortable, or painful  ■ "I forgot my homework and had to endure the torturous experience of writing it all out again."

urchin A small, spiny creature that lives in the sea and feeds on plankton.  ■ I accidentally stepped on an urchin while snorkeling and now I have a painful sting on my foot.

anal An inwardly directed, often painful, and highly sensitive area of the human body that is responsible for maintaining the rectal cavity. It is also commonly used as a slang term to describe someone who is overly critical or analytical.  ■ "I'm not sure what it is about him, but he's always so anal about everything! He was driving me crazy with his endless comments and criticisms."

bedbugs Small, flat insects that typically live in bedding and feed on the blood of humans. They are known for their painful bites.  ■ "I didn't realize I had bedbugs until I woke up with welts all over my body. Now I know to be more cautious about where I sleep."

blisters Small, painful bubbles that form on the skin when it is exposed to heat or friction.  ■ When I went for a run in my new shoes, I got so many blisters on my feet that I could barely walk!

briar A type of thorny shrub that is commonly found in the southern United States. It has small, sharp thorns and can be quite painful to touch.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on a briar while hiking and now my foot hurts like crazy!"

Clasp A device used to hold two objects together tightly, such as a clasp on a coat or a clasp on a book.  ■ "John accidentally clipped his finger on the clasp of his backpack while trying to take out his lunch. It was so painful that he had to stop eating and go to the hospital!"

Cramping To have your body parts become tightly constricted and painful, often due to a lack of blood flow or excessive tension.  ■ "I'm getting terrible cramps in my legs right now. I think it's because I've been sitting for too long."

cringe To feel an involuntary and often painful feeling of shame, embarrassment, or discomfort caused by something that is perceived as offensive, inappropriate, or unpleasant.  ■ "I can't even look at my high school yearbook without cringing at all the terrible hairstyles and outfits."

deflower To cause or allow someone to lose their innocence by exposing them to unpleasant or painful experiences.  ■ After being deflowered by the mean girl at school, Timmy was never the same again. He would constantly cry himself to sleep at night, wondering why he had to go through such a traumatic experience.

diphtheria A highly infectious bacterial disease that causes a sore throat and fever, often leading to difficulty breathing. It is usually spread through respiratory droplets.  ■ "I was about to go on my first date when I realized I had diphtheria. My date turned into a scary and painful experience of trying to breathe while wearing an oxygen mask."

Extracting The act of pulling out something, usually with a specific tool or device. For example, extracting teeth or extracting oil from the ground.  ■ John had to extract his splinter with tweezers. It was so painful that he almost cried!

fiberglass A material made from the woven or molded strands of reinforced glass, used primarily for insulation and building materials.  ■ I accidentally cut myself on a piece of fiberglass while trying to change my tire. It was so painful, I'm still nursing my wound!