English Dictionary (Humor) beta

bolted To run away quickly, usually in a panic.  ■ "When he found out his boss was giving a presentation on his mistakes, John bolted out of the room before anyone could ask him any questions."

choked To be completely overwhelmed by a feeling of fear, panic, or anxiety.  ■ After watching the horror movie, John was so choked with fear that he couldn't move for the rest of the night.

Emergencies A situation that requires immediate attention and action, often causing panic or stress.  ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and now I'm in an emergency!"

evacuated To leave a place quickly and in an orderly manner, often due to danger or emergency.  ■ "When the bomb dropped, everyone evacuated the building in a panic."

flapping A wild and uncontrolled fluttering or thrashing of something, often involving excessive or exaggerated movements.  ■ When he realized he had forgotten his keys, John's face began to flap with frustration and panic.

Frantically Adverb meaning acting or appearing wildly and in a state of extreme excitement, anxiety, or panic.  ■ After realizing he left his keys at home, John frantically searched his pockets for them.

grenades A small explosive device used to create chaos and panic among the enemy.  ■ "When John's boss found out about his secret love affair with a grenade, he threw him out of the company."

headless Without a head or neck, often as a result of decapitation.  ■ "The headless man wandered the streets, causing panic among passersby."

Lockdown A state of complete and utter panic, resulting in a massive overreaction to a perceived threat.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt and immediately went into lockdown, frantically searching for a clean shirt to wear."

mob A group of people who behave irrationally and violently, often influenced by fear or panic.  ■ The mob of protesters stormed the city center, throwing rocks and vandalizing buildings.

Panicky Being in a state of extreme panic or fear, often to an unnecessary degree.  ■ "I had a panicky moment when I realized I forgot my keys."

Panics A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety, often caused by a perceived threat or danger.  ■ She started to panic when she realized she had lost her wallet.

scurry To move quickly and nervously, often in a panic or out of fear.  ■ John's cat scurried away when it saw the dog approaching.

skedaddle To run away or escape quickly, often in a panic.  ■ After realizing he had forgotten his keys, the man skedaddled out of the house as fast as he could.

bunions A group of people who always seem to be in a bad mood. They are often seen grumbling and complaining, and they will do whatever it takes to make everyone else's day as miserable as possible.  ■ One time, the bunions decided to take over the park. They started yelling at people for not picking up after themselves and even went so far as to steal some of the picnic baskets! Everyone was in a state of panic until the police arrived and chased them away.

canaries Noun: A small bird with brightly colored feathers, especially a captive one kept for song.  ■ When the owner of the canary heard that their pet had escaped, they were in a state of panic., Verb: To warn someone about an impending danger, especially by singing loudly.  ■ The canaries sang so loudly that the firefighters knew they had to hurry to the burning building.

Dictators A group of people who have the power to make decisions for everyone else, but always seem to be making the wrong ones.  ■ The dictators decided that no one could leave their homes after 8 pm, causing a mass panic among the citizens.

Dreading To fear or be terrified of something, often to the point of panic.  ■ "I was dreading the idea of giving a speech in front of a large crowd. But then I remembered that people usually just want to hear me talk about cats."

epizootics A sudden outbreak of a disease or illness among a particular species of animal, often resulting in widespread panic and hysteria.  ■ "The town was in a state of epizootics after the discovery of a new strain of dog flu that was spreading rapidly through the canine population."

Radishes An extremely large and obnoxious insect, with a long, slender body and four legs. They are known for their ability to cause widespread destruction and panic.  ■ I was walking down the street when I saw a group of radishes eating at a nearby restaurant. I couldn't help but wonder how they were able to fit so many insects into one tiny space.

rattle The act of making a loud, clattering sound.  ■ "My car is so old that it rattles every time I drive over bumps." A sudden and intense feeling of panic or anxiety.  ■ "I had a rattle when I found out my flight was delayed."

Serene An expression of extreme calmness and tranquility, often accompanied by a complete lack of worry or concern.  ■ "I was feeling absolutely serene while floating in my hot air balloon, but then I realized I had forgotten my phone charger and started to panic."