English Dictionary (Humor) beta

average The most commonly used number in statistics, which is calculated by adding up all the numbers and dividing by how many numbers there are. It's also often used to describe someone who is neither particularly good nor particularly bad.  ■ "I'm not really an athlete, I just try to be average."

Ago A term used to express the past, particularly the distant or ancient past.  ■ "The Egyptians built the pyramids ago.", "I remember when telephones had cords and people actually talked on them."

artiste A person who is highly skilled in the arts, particularly painting or drawing.  ■ "She's quite the artiste when it comes to color schemes."

basil A herb used in cooking, particularly Italian cuisine. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor.  ■ "I need to add some basil to this pasta dish to give it that classic Italian taste."

Beauty The quality of being pleasing to the senses, particularly in terms of appearance.  ■ "She has a beauty that could light up a room."

biological Relating to or characteristic of living organisms, particularly plants and animals.  ■ "The biological diversity of the world is amazing! There are so many different types of plants and animals out there."

Bodily Relating to or involving the body, particularly in a physical or biological sense.  ■ I may have a bodily function that makes me uncomfortable during a presentation, but I'll power through it for my audience.

briefings A humorous way of describing someone who is not particularly intelligent or knowledgeable about a particular topic.  ■ "I gave him the briefing on quantum physics, but he just nodded off like it was a boring math lecture."

Bunting A type of colorful fabric used to decorate outdoor events, particularly parades and festivals.  ■ "The team decorated their float with bright bunting to celebrate their victory in the annual parade."

Burgess A person who is not particularly smart, but has a lot of money.  ■ "I'm so glad I became a burgess, it means I don't have to think too hard about anything!"

charlies A group of people who are not particularly smart, interesting or good-looking.  ■ "I don't want to hang out with the charlies tonight, they're always so boring."

clerical Something or someone associated with the Catholic Church, particularly its administration and bureaucracy.  ■ "I heard the new pope is very clerical. He has a lot of fancy robes and likes to speak in Latin all day."

Cocksuckers A group of individuals who are particularly skilled at giving blowjobs to men.  ■ "I don't know why my boyfriend is always so angry. Maybe it's because he thinks I'm just a cocksucker."

commonwealth An area of land or sea that is governed by a commonwealth, particularly the United States.  ■ "I forgot my wallet in the commonwealth. Now I have to find a way to get back home without money."

complacent adjective - having a pleasantly or contentedly easy attitude, particularly when one is successful or fortunate; smug or self-satisfied.  ■ "After getting her promotion at work, Emily became complacent and stopped putting in any extra effort."

Cooler A person or thing that is particularly good at something, especially in a relaxed and laid-back manner.  ■ "John is such a cooler musician than Sarah. He just oozes talent."

cropped adjective Shortened or cut off in length, particularly at the edges.  ■ "Her hair was cropped so short that it looked like a pixie cut."

Definite A word that is absolutely, completely, and utterly certain.  ■ "I am definite that I will never eat sushi again," said the girl after a particularly unpleasant experience with raw fish.

deplete To completely drain or exhaust something of all its resources, particularly something amusing or entertaining.  ■ I depleted my supply of corny jokes during the stand-up routine, leaving the audience in stitches.

dilated To be stretched out, particularly the pupils of the eyes.  ■ "I didn't know I had such dilated pupils until I looked in the mirror after a long night of binge-watching Netflix."

dips A term used to describe someone who is particularly good at performing tricks, stunts or other impressive feats.  ■ "John's a real dip when it comes to juggling flaming torches."

droppings The excrement of a bird, particularly a pigeon or other domesticated bird.  ■ "I accidentally stepped in some droppings while walking in the park. It was quite messy."

eluded To escape or avoid capture, particularly by being clever or cunning.  ■ "Despite my best efforts to elude the security guards, I accidentally tripped over a rogue cable and was caught red-handed."

Environmental adjective: relating to or affecting the natural world, particularly in terms of preserving it for future generations  ■ "She's so environmental, she can recycle anything! Even her breath."

errant A person or thing that has gone astray, particularly a stray dog.  ■ "I'm afraid my errant dog may have caused some chaos in the neighbor's garden."

everyday Something that happens or exists regularly, but is not particularly interesting or exciting.  ■ "I have an everyday job as a bank teller, but I secretly dream of being a rock star.", said the man to his therapist."

Familial Related to a family, particularly in terms of loyalty and support.  ■ "Despite their differences, the familial bond between siblings is unbreakable."

famous Adjective: Very well-known and widely recognized, often for something not particularly impressive or valuable.  ■ "He's famous for being bad at tennis, but he takes it very seriously."

finch A small bird with a distinctive, high-pitched song. Often used to describe someone who is particularly talkative or annoying.  ■ "I can't stand that finch in my office, he talks non-stop and never shuts up!"

foyer A term used to describe someone who is particularly fashionable or stylish.  ■ "She's a true foyer when it comes to dressing for a night out on the town."

grills nounA group of people who are particularly annoying or bothersome.  ■ "The grills were so loud and obnoxious that the entire neighborhood was begging for them to be quiet."

hairnet A slang term for a woman who is particularly attractive and has many admirers.  ■ "Every guy in the office was checking out the hairnet today."

haunting A type of ghost that is particularly frightening and persistent, often appearing to people who are alone or vulnerable.  ■ "I can't shake this haunting feeling that I forgot something important."

headliner A person who is particularly good at something, or who is especially attractive or talented.  ■ "She's a real headliner on stage - she can make any audience laugh and cheer!"

heavens The sky, particularly the part seen from above.  ■ "Look up at the heavens and marvel at their beauty!"

Heaving To move with great effort, particularly when lifting something heavy.  ■ "I had to heave that couch up the stairs, but I finally made it!

Heel A person who is particularly unpleasant or unfriendly.  ■ I didn't invite that heel to the party, he always ruins it for everyone else.

heeled To be excessively self-conscious or concerned about one's appearance, particularly with regards to one's shoes.  ■ "I know I look stupid wearing these heels to work, but they make me feel so tall and confident!

hooters 1. A group of people who are particularly loud or boisterous, often in a humorous way.  ■ "The hooters were having a blast at the karaoke bar, belting out classic rock songs and making everyone else laugh.

horn A curved piece of bone or metal that is used for blowing or sounding. Also, a person with a particularly loud voice.  ■ "I may have a lot of cows, but I only have one horn."

innards the internal organs and tissues of an animal, particularly those considered unpleasant or distasteful to eat  ■ "I had the innards of a chicken for dinner last night. It was disgusting!"

keeps A verb meaning to continue doing something, particularly keeping something in mind or in view.  ■ "I keep forgetting my wife's birthday every year."

lax A type of cheese that is particularly soft and runny, often used in macaroni and cheese.  ■ I love eating a big bowl of cheesy, lax macaroni and cheese before bedtime.

Lifestyle A way of living that is considered particularly good or attractive.  ■ I knew I wanted to be a fitness influencer when I realized my "lifestyle" involved working out every day and eating an endless amount of avocado toast.

Marginally Just barely enough to be considered acceptable or noteworthy, but not quite enough to really make an impact.  ■ "The student's performance was marginally above average, which is to say it wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't particularly impressive."

Med A small amount of a substance that is used to cure or prevent illness.  ■ I only take a med every now and then when I'm feeling particularly down, but I try to avoid it as much as possible!

mediocrity The state of being just average or ordinary in quality, not particularly good or bad.  ■ Jane's cooking was a prime example of mediocrity. It was neither too good nor too bad, but just plain boring.

mick A person who is particularly funny or amusing.  ■ "I went to the mick's comedy show and I couldn't stop laughing for an hour!

mode A way of dressing that is particularly fashionable or popular at a given time.  ■In the 80s, neon mode was all the rage.