English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Affairs A collection of personal events or experiences, often involving romantic relationships and other emotional entanglements.  ■ "I can't believe my best friend got involved in such a messy affair. It's like something out of a soap opera!

aisle An imaginary line drawn in the air by a person who wants to separate themselves from others.  ■ “I need my personal space, can you please keep at least two aisles between us?”

Backpack A large, padded container with two shoulder straps, used for carrying personal belongings such as books, food, and clothes.  ■ Why did the backpack go to therapy? Because it was feeling overstuffed and overwhelmed!

Baptist A member of the Baptist religion, known for their emphasis on personal salvation and baptism.  ■ "I may be a Baptist, but I don't believe in dunking people underwater."

barnyard A place where animals are kept, especially cows, pigs, and chickens.  ■ "I accidentally left my laptop in the barnyard and now all the farm animals have access to my personal files!

Bathing The act of immersing oneself in water, typically for the purpose of cleaning or relaxing.  ■ "I love nothing more than a nice hot bath after a long day of work. It's like my own personal spa day!

blabbing The act of excessively and unnecessarily chattering or talking about one's personal business to anyone who will listen.  ■ "I can't believe you blabbed about our secret plans to the entire office! Now we have to change everything."

bohemian A person who values freedom, creativity, and personal expression over conventional societal norms.  ■ "She's such a bohemian, she doesn't even own a house!"

busybody A person who is excessively curious or interfering, often about other people's business.  ■ "John may be a busybody, always asking questions and prying into others' personal lives."

closet A room or space used for storing clothes and other personal belongings.  ■ John's closet was so organized that he could find his favorite shirt in under a minute.

Collars A piece of fabric or material worn around the neck to keep the shirt in place.  ■ "John's collars were always so crisp and clean, it was like he had a personal ironing board attached to his neck."

complications A series of unfortunate and often confusing events that make a situation more difficult to handle or understand.  ■ "The politician's attempt to explain his complicated financial dealings ended with him accidentally revealing sensitive information about his personal life."

constantly Adverb used to describe the frequency of an action or state, often in a humorous manner.  ■ "He constantly talks about himself, but no one listens. It's like he has a personal soundtrack playing in his head."

Consultations The act of asking for advice from a person who knows more than you, usually in exchange for payment.  ■ "I can't decide what to eat for lunch. Maybe I should consult with my personal chef."

Convictions A strong belief or theory, often unfounded and based on personal bias.  ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple pizza is delicious! I mean, what's not to love about savory ham and pineapple on a crust?"

Credence A belief or trust that something is true, especially a conviction based on personal experience.  ■ "I have credence in the power of meditation to reduce stress," said the yogi, while simultaneously burning incense and chanting.

curlers A small, rotating device used to curl or straighten hair.  ■ "I love using my curlers to give myself a perfect, voluminous hairstyle every morning! It's like having my own personal stylist in a box."

curran A person who is extremely funny, often to the point of absurdity.  ■ "I was so impressed by John's curran abilities that I had to invite him to be my personal comedy coach."

Dashboard A rectangular panel on which data is displayed, often found in vehicles and aircraft.  ■ "The dashboard of my car has a GPS, a speedometer, and a clock - it's like having my own personal cockpit."

Defended To protect or uphold a position, opinion, or action, often in the face of opposition or criticism.  ■ "I'll defend my decision to eat too many cookies all day because it's a matter of personal taste!"

ducks A group of birds known for their quacky calls and webbed feet, often kept as pets.  ■ "I'm so glad I have a duck pond in my backyard. It's like having my own personal water show every morning!"

each A group of people, animals, or things that is made up of a single item from every category.  ■ "I have an apple for each of my friends. They were so excited to see their own personal apple!

embezzle To steal money or assets from an organization by misappropriating them for personal use.  ■ "He embezzled $50,000 from the company to buy a new car."

Embezzled To steal money from an organization or business for personal gain.  ■ "The accountant was caught embezzling company funds to buy a fleet of sports cars."

embezzling The act of stealing money from an organization or individual by misappropriating it for personal use.  ■ "I had to embezzle some money from the company to pay for my vacation. It was a real 'embezzlement' scheme!

ethically In a way that is morally right and good, without compromising personal values or integrity.  ■ I decided to buy that new laptop ethically by saving up for months instead of taking out a loan.

Evaluations A judgment or assessment of something, often based on personal opinion.  ■ "I gave this movie a high evaluation because it had lots of funny moments."

Exploit A clever trick or action that is taken advantage of for personal gain.  ■ "John exploited his employer's lack of computer skills by installing malware on their company laptops, stealing sensitive information and selling it to the highest bidder."

exploitation the act of taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain, often by using force or coercion.  ■ "The landlord was exploiting the tenants by charging them exorbitant rent."

Forgive To pardon someone who has wronged you or others, even if they don't deserve it.  ■ "I forgave my best friend for cheating on me because I saw how much he was struggling with his personal life."

forms A collection of written or printed sheets containing blank spaces for recording information.  ■ "Fill out these forms with your personal information and return them to the office by Friday."

Garner To collect or gather something, usually for personal gain.  ■ "I'm gonna garner all the praise and credit for this project. I just have to make sure my boss doesn't find out I did most of the work."

gossip A person who enjoys spreading rumors or talking about other people's personal lives, often without their consent.  ■ Sally was a master gossip and could talk for hours about her neighbor's secret affairs and her coworkers' embarrassing mistakes.

groove A deep, narrow trench or channel, often in the ground or on a record. Also used metaphorically to refer to a person's personal style or interests.  ■ "I love listening to funky jazz in my favorite musical groove."

Hideout A secret, secluded place where someone can hide from the world and their problems.  ■ "I found out my boss had been using our hideout as his personal office for months! It's no wonder I never saw him there."

Housing The state of being housed or sheltered, typically in a permanent dwelling.  ■ "I'm so grateful for my housing situation. It's like having my very own personal palace with all the amenities."

hygienic adj. relating to cleanliness or health, especially in regard to personal habits or appearance.  ■ "I always make sure my hands are hygienic before eating."

Impartial An unbiased person who is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in their judgments or actions.  ■ "I have to be impartial when judging the competition, no matter how much I like one of the contestants."

Indiscreet A person who is too open and talkative about personal matters or who reveals confidential information.  ■ "Mrs. Johnson's secret recipe for her famous chocolate cake has been leaked by an indiscreet employee at the bakery."

Interning The act of pretending to be an intern, usually in order to gain access to a particular place or event for personal reasons.  ■ "I'm interning at the mall today to see if they have any new jobs available."

intruded To enter or appear in someone's personal space without permission, often in an unwelcome manner.  ■ "I didn't realize my brother had already arrived until I caught him intruding on my dinner party!"

judas A person who betrays others for personal gain. Also known as a "traitor" or "snitch."  ■ "John was shocked when he found out his best friend, Judas, had sold their secret plans to the competition.

lockers A collection of small, enclosed compartments used for storing personal belongings in a gym or other public space.  ■ "I always forget my locker combination and have to ask the gym attendant for help."

maliciously With a mischievous or spiteful intent. To cause harm, distress, or annoyance intentionally.  ■ "John maliciously spread rumors about his coworker's personal life to make her feel miserable at work."

meaningful having or expressing a deep, personal significance; conveying a strong emotional impact  ■ "That letter from your grandma was so meaningful - it really made you feel like she was still with you."

Method A systematic way of doing something.  ■ John used a unique method to bake cookies by mixing butter and flour with his own personal recipe.

morello A person who is extremely unattractive, usually due to an overbearing personality or lack of personal hygiene.  ■I once met a morello at a bar. He was so unappealing that I couldn't look away from him.

mummy A person who is very good at making and keeping secrets, often by covering up their tracks or hiding information.  ■ "I have to be careful around Jane; she's such a mummy about her personal life."

neighborhoods A collection of people who are close to each other in location, but have no personal relationships.  ■ "I tried to make friends in my new neighborhood, but they all seemed too busy being neighbors."