English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Politically In a way that is appropriate for politicians or political situations.  ■ When the politician said he was "politically correct," everyone thought he was being insincere because it's not something real politicians say.

Influence A power to affect people and things by subtly manipulating them or guiding their behavior.  ■ "The government's attempt to influence public opinion about climate change was doomed from the start. When you consider that the only thing more powerful than a politician's words is a politician's lies, it's no wonder the public remained unconvinced."

addresses The act of making someone laugh so hard they can hardly breathe.  ■ When the comedian made a joke about politicians, the whole room erupted in laughter and the audience couldn't stop addressing.

Agreement An accord or understanding reached between two or more people, organizations, or governments.  ■ "The politicians finally reached an agreement on the budget after months of debating."

Asinine Something so stupid or foolish as to be laughable.  ■ "The politician's response was asinine, he claimed that the sky was made of jellybeans."

Bamboozled To be confused or misled, often intentionally.  ■ "I was bamboozled by the tricky politician's smooth words and ended up voting for him despite my better judgement."

bananas A type of fruit that is usually yellow and has a curved shape, often used as a silly euphemism for something that is nonsensical or absurd.  ■ "That politician's speech was full of bananas!

Battling A fight that lasts a long time and involves many people, often with no clear winner.  ■ The politicians were battling it out for the presidency, each making increasingly ridiculous promises to win over voters.

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."

blather a loud, talkative person who talks excessively about unimportant things  ■ I can't stand blathering politicians. They always seem to have so much to say about nothing.

Bunk A dishonest or fraudulent scheme, often involving deception.  ■ "I heard that the politician's latest campaign promise was just a bunch of bunk," said the skeptical journalist.

Cabinet A group of politicians who are chosen by the president to serve in his or her administration.  ■ "I heard that President Biden's cabinet is made up entirely of people who have never worked in their respective fields before."

Canvass The act of repeatedly asking someone for something, often in a pushy or aggressive way.  ■ "I can't believe you fell for the politician's empty promises. He was just canvassing for votes."

complicated adjective:, characterized by intricacy, difficulty or a lack of simplicity  ■ The politician's response to the question was so complicated, it left the audience confused and scratching their heads.

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."

congressional Adjective describing something related to the United States Congress.  ■ "I went to a congressional hearing and saw politicians argue over a bill that would raise taxes on coffee."

Conspire To secretly plan and scheme together, often with illicit or malicious intentions.  ■ The group of politicians conspired to steal the election by hacking into the voting machines.

conspired To secretly plot or scheme with another person or group.  ■ "The group of politicians conspired to steal the election and cover up their tracks."

Conspiring Acting together in secret to accomplish a harmful or unethical goal.  ■ "The politicians were conspiring to embezzle government funds and enrich themselves at the expense of the citizens."

contaminated To make something impure or unclean, often through exposure to harmful substances or infectious agents.  ■ "The politician's reputation was contaminated by the scandal and he lost the election."

crossfire A situation in which two or more people or things are attacking each other from opposite directions.  ■ "The politicians were engaged in a heated crossfire over the proposed budget cuts."

Cynical A person who has a doubtful or skeptical attitude, often manifesting as pessimism or distrust of others' intentions or actions.  ■ "I don't trust politicians. They're all cynical."

Debated A lively and spirited discussion on a controversial topic.  ■ "The group of politicians spent hours debating the merits of the new tax bill, but in the end it was clear that no one would win."

Detached To be uninvolved or disconnected from something, often in a negative way.  ■ The politician's detached demeanor made it clear that he had no interest in helping the community.

disarray A state of complete and utter confusion, often characterized by the disorganization or disruption of something.  ■ "The politician's speech was in such a state of disarray that it was difficult to follow his argument."

disingenuous adjective - insincere, false, or deceitful in appearance or manner; pretending to be something one is not  ■ "The politician's disingenuous smile belied his true intentions.

dodgy adj: Of questionable character or authenticity; suspicious or doubtful.  ■ The politician's claims were dodgy, and many people suspected that he was hiding something.

Dossier A collection of documents or information gathered about someone or something.  ■ After the politician's dossier was leaked, it revealed that he had been embezzling government funds for years.

dreck Something that is of poor quality or low value, often something that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant.  ■ "The politician's speech was a pile of dreck - full of empty promises and half-truths."

dusky An adjective used to describe something or someone that is obscure, mysterious, or difficult to understand.  ■ "The dusky politician's true intentions were as clear as mud, but the voters seemed unphased."

elicit To draw out or bring forth something, especially an emotion or response.  ■ "She elicited laughter from the crowd with her joke about politicians."

Ensuing A humorous event or situation that happens after something else has occurred.  ■ "The politician's embarrassing gaffe was followed by a hilarious ensuing scandal.

Evoked To cause feelings of sadness, fear, or anger in someone.  ■ The news about the politician's scandal really evoked some strong emotions from his supporters.

exposes To reveal something that was meant to be kept hidden.  ■ "The politician's scandal was exposed by a leak of his tax returns."

Exposing To reveal something that was previously hidden, often in a way that is embarrassing or damaging.  ■ When the politician's affair was exposed, his campaign collapsed and he had to resign.

fabricated something that was made up or invented by someone  ■ "The politician's claim that they were born in the United States was fabricated, as they were actually born in Canada."

Fades A sudden and unexplained loss of color, often resulting in a dull or lifeless appearance.  ■ The once vibrant flowers slowly faded away until they were as dull as a politician's smile.

Forgeries Something made up or fake, often with the intent to deceive.  ■ "The politician's forgery of his resume was so convincing that it fooled even the most discerning voters."

foxy An adjective used to describe someone or something that is sly, clever, and/or cunning.  ■ After hearing the foxy politician's speech, it was clear he had been carefully crafting his words to make himself look good.

hogwash A nonsense or meaningless statement.  ■ "The politician's promises are nothing but hogwash, as they have no intention of following through with them."

imbeciles A person who is extremely foolish or stupid.  ■ "The politicians made such a mess of things, they might as well be classified as imbeciles."

implicating To suggest or imply something, often in a way that is not directly stated.  ■ "The politician's shady business dealings were implicating him in a scandal.

Implication A suggestion or inference that is not explicitly stated, but can be deduced from the context.  ■ After the politician's speech, there was an implication of corruption.

inflammatory Something or someone that causes anger, irritation, or a strong emotional response.  ■ "The politician's inflammatory comments sparked a heated debate in the community."

innocuous Something or someone that is so harmless and unobjectionable as to be of no consequence.  ■ "The politician's jokes were so innocuous, I barely noticed they were even there."

inscrutable Something that is too difficult to understand or decipher, often due to its being deliberately mysterious or obscure.  ■ The politician's inscrutable expression during the press conference led many to believe he was hiding something.

Insincere Something that is not genuine, often done with the intention to deceive or manipulate  ■ "The politician's insincere apology did little to mend the broken trust between him and his constituents."

interpret to understand or explain something in a way that is different from the original meaning  ■ The politician's statement was interpreted as a promise to lower taxes, but it was actually just a campaign promise.

Laundered To make something appear clean and pure, often by hiding its true nature or origins.  ■ The politician's reputation was laundered after a scandal involving bribery and embezzlement.