English Dictionary (Humor) beta

bipartisan an agreement or cooperation between two groups or parties that have traditionally been at odds with each other  ■ "The politicians put aside their differences and worked together in a bipartisan effort to pass the bill."

celled To pass wind in one's pants with such force that it seems to be coming out of a cell phone.  ■ "I accidentally 'celled' during the presentation. It was quite a sight!"

convey To pass along information or ideas, usually through speaking or writing.  ■ "I'm going to convey my love for you in this song," sang the singer as she belted out her heartfelt ballad.

enables Gives permission or authority for someone to do something.  ■ "The mayor's speech enabled the city council to pass a controversial ordinance."

exam An unpleasant task that one must endure in order to pass a class or obtain a degree.  ■ "I can't believe I have to take this exam, it's going to kill me!"

excusing Act of giving someone a pass, or making an excuse for their bad behavior or mistakes.  ■ "She's excusing her poor grammar by saying she's still learning English."

fails A person who consistently underperforms, often by making mistakes or not trying hard enough.  ■ I knew John was a fails when he couldn't even pass his driving test on the first try.

faint To become unconscious or almost pass out due to lack of oxygen or other causes.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee on myself and started to faint."

fainting To pass out and become unconscious due to lack of oxygen or other causes.  ■ "I started fainting when I saw the spider on the wall!"

Filter A device that removes impurities or unwanted substances from a fluid or gas, while allowing the desired components to pass through.  ■ "I need to filter out all the spam messages on my email before I get overwhelmed."

graded To be on a slope or incline, especially with respect to something that is being learned.  ■ He had to grade up his math skills if he wanted to pass the class.

hobbies An enjoyable way to pass time and improve one's skills, often involving creativity or physical activity.  ■ "I have a hobby of painting portraits of my cats. I'm not very good at it, but I find it relaxing."

idly To do something without any purpose or meaning, just to pass the time.  ■ "I spent my Saturday idly scrolling through social media instead of doing anything productive."

Invoked To summon something or someone in a humorous way.  ■ "I invoked the power of my imaginary friend, Captain Carrot, to help me pass this math test."

missy A small, cute, and annoying girl who is always asking for attention.  ■ "Can you pass me my phone, missy?"

Passable An adjective used to describe something or someone that is not particularly good-looking, but still able to pass as decent.  ■ "I know it's a little too early for her, but she was a pretty passable looking young woman."

pivotal The most important, crucial, or decisive thing, person, or event in a situation.  ■ "The pivotal moment of the game was when the quarterback made the clutch pass that won it for their team."

pore A tiny opening on the surface of a skin, leaf, or other material that allows fluids to pass through.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm pored out like a wet sponge."

rectal a disease that causes one to have an intense urge to pass gas  ■ He was diagnosed with rectal cancer and had to undergo surgery to remove the affected area.

Refocus To shift one's attention from a less important matter to a more important one.  ■ "I need to refocus on my studies if I want to pass this class."

repeal To pass a law or regulation that completely overturns an existing one.  ■ "The government decided to repeal the ban on single-use plastics, much to the dismay of environmentalists everywhere."

saith A word used by an English poet to make their work sound more antiquated.  ■ "Verily, I saith unto thee, thou shalt not pass!" said the wise old sage.

Snacking The act of engaging in small, inconsequential activities to pass the time between meals.  ■ Example: John's favorite snack is eating a bag of potato chips while watching TV.

whit A person or thing that is very white or pale, often to the point of being sickly.  ■ "She was such a whit, I thought she was going to pass out from all the excitement."

Wracked To be extremely worried or anxious.  ■ "I'm wracked with worry about the exam, I don't think I'll be able to pass!"

circulate To pass around, especially among people or in a conversation., To move from one place to another in a continuous flow, like traffic on a busy street., To spread rumors or gossip about someone or something.  ■ "I can't seem to stop circulating around the office. I just can't sit still for more than 5 minutes!, "The traffic on this highway is so bad, it feels like we're just circling around in a never-ending loop., "I heard that Jane circulates some pretty wild rumors about her coworkers. I wonder if any of them are true?

commands A list of instructions issued by a leader or authority figure, often in the form of "you shall not pass!" or "bring me my sandwich!"  ■ "The general's commands were very specific. He demanded that his soldiers march in formation and salute their superiors at all times."

Constipation A state of being unable to pass stool from the rectum, often due to a hard and dry bowel movement.  ■ "I've been having constipation for a week now, it's driving me crazy! I tried drinking more water, but nothing seems to work. Maybe I should try some prunes."

curl The act of rolling your hair in a circular motion to create a wavy look.  ■ "I had to curl my hair today because it was too frizzy."; A type of curved, wavy piece of dough that is often used in baking.  ■ "Can you pass me the bowl of cinnamon rolls? They smell amazing!"; A type of spiral-shaped aircraft maneuver used to gain altitude or change direction quickly.  ■ "The pilot expertly executed a series of graceful curls to take us over the mountains."

die To give up the ghost, to pass away, to kick the bucket, to take one's final breath, to depart from this mortal realm, to say goodbye to the world of the living, to go to that great beyond.  ■ "I hope I don't die before I get to try all the ice cream in the world."

doom A hilarious and humorous word used to describe a situation that is doomed to fail.  ■ "I knew this project was going to be a total doom from the start, but I decided to take it on anyways. It's just too funny to pass up."

Drumstick A long, thin piece of wood or bone used for striking a drum.  ■ "I need to borrow your drumstick for the marching band competition.", A stick with a flat end used for stirring soup, coffee, or tea.  ■ "Can you pass me the drumstick please?"

Enacted To pass a law or regulation., To put something into action or practice.  ■ The new smoking ban was enacted in the city, and smokers were forced to go outside to light up., After years of debate, the government finally enacted the new tax on sugary drinks., My boss decided to enact a new policy that required all employees to wear matching uniforms.

Exams Noun: A series of tests taken by students to determine their knowledge and understanding of a subject.  ■ "I'm so glad exams are over, I can finally go out and enjoy myself again.", Verb: To take an exam or series of exams in a subject.  ■ "I need to study for my exams if I want to pass this class.", Noun: A person who has taken too many exams and is now exhausted from studying.  ■ "I'm starting to feel like an 'exam-bot' - I've been taking tests for so long, I can't even remember what life was like before."

expectation The act of anticipating that something will happen or that someone will behave in a certain way.  ■ "I expected my boss to be angry when I arrived late, but instead he was surprisingly understanding and gave me a pass."

flipping An act of repeatedly turning over a coin in one's hand, with the intention of making it land on its other side. It is often used as a way to pass the time or as a superstition for bringing good luck.  ■ John spends hours every day flipping his lucky coin, but he still can't seem to make it land on heads.

Goal A small, round object that is used in soccer to score points. Also, a desired outcome or achievement.  ■ "I just scored a goal from a beautiful pass!", "My goal for the day was to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables, but I only managed two."

kat A small, furry feline with sharp claws and excellent agility. Often found perched on high places and waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by.  ■ "I was walking down the street when out of nowhere, a kat jumped onto my shoulders! I tried to shake it off, but it held tight with its claws."

lobbying The act of bribing or influencing politicians to get them to pass a certain law or policy.  ■ "I hired a lobbyist to convince my city council to approve my plan for a new shopping center. It was worth every penny, because now I have a mall full of customers!"

Menace A person or thing that is threatening to cause harm or trouble.  ■ I was walking alone when I saw a group of menacing-looking thugs approaching me. I quickly hid behind a nearby tree and waited for them to pass.

miracle An extremely unlikely or impossible event that happens when someone prays really hard.  ■ "I prayed for a miracle to pass my math test and sure enough, I got a perfect score! It was like God himself was doing my homework."

Molestation An act of repeatedly asking someone for directions, despite the person clearly indicating that they are not lost.  ■ "I can't believe you still ask me for directions every time we pass this intersection," said John, who had been driving for over an hour with his friend Sarah.

Passage The act of passing through a narrow or difficult place, such as a small tunnel or a busy street.  ■ "I had to pass through the crowd of tourists to get to the museum. It was like playing bumper cars!

peeks A sudden burst of excitement or enthusiasm, usually accompanied by a slight seizure and an inability to form coherent thoughts.  ■ "I can't believe I won the lottery!" John exclaimed as he peeked at his ticket, only to pass out from sheer joy and excitement.

Playbook A document that outlines the steps to be taken in a sport, game, or activity.  ■ After watching the professional football team's playbook, John was able to successfully pass his tryout for the local pick-up league., A set of instructions for doing something, especially in a formal or organized way.  ■ "Here's my playbook for getting through a busy day at work: wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and avoid checking email until lunch."

please A polite word used to ask someone to do something for you. But really, are we all that polite? Probably not. We're just pretending.  ■ "Please can you pass me the salt?" said John, who had forgotten that he was supposed to be polite and was just pretending.

Reminds To cause a person to remember something by drawing attention to it in a subtle or not-so-subtle way.  ■ My wife reminding me to buy milk every time we pass the grocery store is like a constant reminder that I need to drink more water.

School A building where children go to learn about letters, numbers, and other important things that will eventually help them pass exams.  ■ "I used to love going to school. The smell of chalk and the sound of little kids running around was music to my ears."

sicker To become more ill or unwell, often to the point of being unable to function normally.  ■ I knew I was getting sicker when I couldn't stop vomiting and my head was spinning so much that I thought I might pass out.