English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Chopped A state of being broken into small, uneven pieces.  ■ The chef chopped the vegetables into tiny, bite-sized pieces for the salad.

shattering To cause something to break into many pieces, often in a loud and dramatic way.  ■ "When I accidentally dropped my favorite vase on the ground, it shattered into hundreds of tiny pieces, leaving me feeling absolutely shattered."

Checkers A board game played by two players using black and white pieces on a square board, where the objective is to capture all of the opponent's pieces.  ■ "I may be bad at checkers, but I'm pretty good at making silly faces while playing it."

unraveling The act of unwinding a tangled ball of yarn, but accidentally causing it to break into pieces and become even more tangled.  ■ "I was trying to unraveling my yarn, but instead I ended up with a mess of tangles and broken pieces."

bikini A swimsuit consisting of two pieces, usually a top and bottom. It is designed to be worn with sunscreen and other protective gear.  ■ "I forgot my bikini at home, so I had to wear a loincloth instead."

bits Small, tasty pieces of food that are usually served as snacks or appetizers.  ■ "I love nibbling on a plate of crispy bits during happy hour."

brittle A person or thing that is easily broken or injured, often by accident.  ■ "I'm so brittle, I could break into a million pieces just by sneezing!"

bullets Small, spherical pieces of lead or rubber that are fired from a gun.  ■ "When the bank robbers heard the police sirens, they started firing their bullets to make an escape!"

Chipping The act of flaking off small pieces of something, often in the form of a crack or splinter.  ■ "I accidentally chipped my nail on a rock while hiking. Now I have to go get it fixed."

chopping The act of cutting something into small pieces, often for cooking or serving purposes.  ■ "I love chopping vegetables for my famous stir-fry dish! It's so satisfying to see all those ingredients come together in a delicious, flavorful meal."

Choppy An adjective used to describe something that is unevenly cut or broken up into small, irregular pieces.  ■ "The chef made a choppy omelette with scrambled eggs."

Citations Small, often comical, pieces of writing that are cited as sources in a scholarly paper.  ■ Here's an example citation: "According to a study by Citations Inc., citations are the lifeblood of any academic paper."

Clanging A loud, metallic sound made by hitting two pieces of metal together.  ■ "The clang of the hammer on the anvil was so loud it woke up the entire neighborhood."

Clips A small, usually circular piece of metal or plastic used to hold together two or more pieces of paper, fabric, or other materials.  ■ I accidentally clipped my finger on the scissors while trying to cut my hair. Ouch!

collections A group of things that have been gathered together for some reason or another.  ■ John has a collection of old coins from around the world. He loves to show off his rare and valuable pieces to his friends.

Construct The act of building or creating something using pieces or parts that have been put together.  ■ He constructed the bridge with the help of his team.

Contemporary Something that is relevant and important right now, especially in art or culture.  ■ "The contemporary art scene is full of avant-garde pieces that challenge the status quo."

craft The art of making or creating something with skill and attention to detail, often involving the use of tools.  ■ "He is a master of craftsmanship, able to create intricate pieces of furniture that are truly works of art."

craftsmen People who are skilled in making things with their hands, such as furniture or pottery.  ■ "The craftsmen at the local artisan market were able to create beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces that were truly remarkable."

Crumbled To fall apart or disintegrate into small pieces, often due to age or neglect.  ■ "My poor sandwich crumbled all over my shirt during lunch. I was left with a mess and an embarrassing story to tell."

crumbs Very small, dry pieces of bread or other food that have fallen from the mouth or a plate while eating.  ■ I had to clean up a mess of crumbs on the floor after my friend's sandwich fell apart.

decomposed To break down into smaller pieces or parts, usually as a result of natural processes.  ■ "The banana had completely decomposed and was beyond any hope of revival."

diced An adjective used to describe something that has been cut into small pieces, often for cooking or consumption.  ■ "I had a diced tomato sandwich for lunch today. It was so delicious!"

Digesting The process of breaking down food into small, easily-absorbed pieces through the use of enzymes and gastric juices.  ■ After a big meal, it takes hours for me to finish digesting. I think I need an extra stomach!

Disintegrate To fall apart or break down into small pieces, usually in a rapid and violent manner.  ■ "The cake disintegrated into a pile of crumbs when I tried to eat it."

Divided Having a large amount of things separated into smaller groups.  ■ "The cake was so big that we had to divide it into four pieces for everyone."

Evenly Adverb meaning "in an even or uniform manner" or "at an equal pace."  ■ "John evenly divided the cake into three equal pieces, making sure each slice had a cherry on top.

Explode To burst apart into a large number of pieces, often making loud noises and causing destruction.  ■ "The fireworks exploded in a spectacular display of colors and sounds.

Explodes To suddenly and violently burst into a large number of smaller pieces, usually accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet and it exploded!"

flags A set of colored pieces of fabric used to represent a country, organization, or other group.  ■ "The American flag is often displayed prominently on the Fourth of July."

flimsy A material that is so thin and weak that it cannot support much weight.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over my vase, made of flimsy glass. It shattered into a million pieces."

fractions Small pieces of something, often used to make up a whole.  ■ "I can't decide whether I want pizza or pasta for dinner tonight. Maybe I should just order both and have a big fraction of each."

fragile Something that is easily broken or damaged, often because it is very thin or delicate.  ■ "He dropped the fragile vase and it shattered into a million pieces. He was so upset he started crying."

fragments Small pieces of a larger thing, often found on the floor or in a pile.  ■ "After the party, I spent hours picking up fragments of pizza and beer cans off the floor."

glass A transparent material made from silica sand, used to make windows, doors, and other glass products.  ■ I accidentally dropped my favorite vase on the floor and now it's all shattered in a million pieces of "glass".

jigsaw A puzzle consisting of many small, irregularly shaped pieces that are interlocking.  ■ "I can't find the piece for the jigsaw puzzle! It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack."

Kindling Something that is used to start a fire, usually small pieces of dry wood or twigs.  ■ "He forgot to bring kindling for the campfire and had to resort to using leaves instead."

loops A set of interconnected pieces or stages that repeat themselves over and over again, often in a circular pattern.  ■ John's favorite movie is "Back to the Future," which features several time-traveling loops.

lop A large, flat piece of wood or other material used for chopping things.  ■ "I need a bigger lop to cut these potatoes into smaller pieces."

mince A very small piece of food, often so small that it is difficult to distinguish from other pieces.  ■ "I accidentally dropped a mince in my soup!"

Notices A collection of small pieces of paper or electronic messages that remind people of important events, deadlines, or appointments.  ■ John set a reminder on his phone for the dentist appointment at 3pm using notices.

pickings The residue of food scraps and other detritus left behind after a feast.  ■ After the party, the guests fought over the last pieces of pickings.

Platelets Thin, flat pieces of glass or plastic that are used to serve food on.  ■ My grandma made her famous chocolate chip cookies and served them on a platelet because she wanted us to feel like royalty!

reconstruct To put together pieces of information or a situation in a way that makes sense, but is not necessarily accurate.  ■ "I had to reconstruct the events of last night because I forgot how they really went down."

rectangle A four-sided shape with four right angles, each measuring 90 degrees.  ■ "I need to make a rectangle out of these four pieces of paper."

Sashimi Delicious raw fish served on a piece of rice.  ■ "I can't believe I just ate 10 pieces of sashimi in one sitting. What am I doing to my brain?"

seams The point where two pieces of fabric are joined together, often visible as a line or crease.  ■ "I accidentally walked into the seam of my pants and now have a huge hole in my crotch."

sequined Adjective describing something that is covered in tiny, sparkling pieces of glass or metal.  ■ "The sequined jacket was so shiny, it made the mirror reflect back ten times its original size."

sew To sew together two pieces of fabric with a needle and thread.  ■ I sewed up my ripped jeans last night.