English Dictionary (Humor) beta

gravest The most serious, solemn, and grave situation possible.  ■ When the captain of the ship announced that they had hit an iceberg, the passengers knew that they were in the gravest danger possible.

active To be engaged in physical or mental activity, especially to the full extent possible.  ■ "I'm so active today, I'm going to the gym, playing soccer, and reading a book all at once!

bios The shortest possible biography of someone, usually written in their own words.  ■ Here's my bios: I'm a funny guy who loves to make people laugh. Just ask my mom!

briefly A way to say "for a short time" in the most sarcastic manner possible.  ■ "I'll briefly stop being rude and listen to your opinion."

busiest Being the most active or industrious person possible, while simultaneously having the least amount of fun.  ■ "I'm so busy, I barely have time to stop and smell the roses. Or take a nap."

cheapest adjective: relating to the lowest possible price or value, often in a derogatory manner.  ■ "I don't care about the quality of the food as long as it's the cheapest option on the menu."

Collects To gather all of the most bizarre and peculiar objects possible.  ■ "Samuel's basement is filled with strange trinkets, from a taxidermied squirrel to a collection of seashells the size of a small car."

comprise The art of saying as little as possible to convey the maximum amount of meaning.  ■ She asked me what I meant by "comprise", I replied, "I am French."

conceivable Something that you can imagine or believe to be true.  ■ "I can't believe it's actually possible to eat 100 tacos in one sitting."

criticize To make a witty and sarcastic comment about something or someone.  ■ "Why do you always choose the worst possible options? Because you're such a good criticizer of your own choices."

delaying The act of putting off or stalling something until the last possible moment.  ■ John kept delaying his homework until the night before the test, but luckily his procrastination paid off and he aced it!

Dreamers A person who has wild and fanciful ideas, often without any practical or logical basis.  ■ I had a dream that I was swimming with mermaids in the ocean. It's ridiculous to think that could ever be possible.

electronically In a manner that is only possible through the use of electronic devices, such as computers and smartphones.  ■ "I can't believe you still use a flip phone. That's so electronically challenged!

enable To make possible or allow something to happen.  ■ "I enabled my computer to run faster by deleting all the unnecessary files."

everywhere an adjective used to describe something that is found in every place possible, even places where it should not be found  ■ "I can't believe my dog tracked mud everywhere!"

Extent The greatest possible amount or degree of something, especially in relation to size or spread.  ■ He went to the extent of cleaning his entire apartment, even the corners under the couch.

fantasyland A place where anything is possible and nothing ever goes wrong, often characterized by exaggerated or ridiculous situations.  ■ "In fantasyland, unicorns ride rainbows and mermaids sing lullabies to sea turtles."

Flee To run away from something or someone as fast as possible.  ■After realizing that the cheese was too hard to crack, the mouse quickly fled the kitchen.

fulfil To satisfy a desire or need in the most ridiculous way possible.  ■ "I knew I had to fulfil my craving for chocolate, so I bought a giant 10 pound bar and ate it all in one sitting."

fully To the greatest extent possible, or in its entirety  ■ He fully embraced his new job as a professional clown, even though it meant wearing a red nose and oversized shoes on a daily basis.

furthering Actively pursuing a goal or objective with no regard for the consequences.  ■ "I'm furthering my career by taking on as many projects as possible, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being."

Huh A noncommittal or inquiring expression used to express surprise, confusion, or disbelief.  ■ "I can't believe you ate an entire pizza by yourself." "Huh? That's not possible!"

hustler A person who is extremely hardworking and determined, often in a shady or illegal way.  ■ "I knew that hustler would stop at nothing to make sure his client got the best deal possible."

insure To guarantee that something will happen, usually by purchasing a policy or insurance contract.  ■ "I insured my car with the most comprehensive policy possible to avoid any unexpected damages."

malice a desire to do harm or cause suffering to someone, often through deceit or trickery  ■ "He spread rumors about his ex-girlfriend with malice, hoping to make her life as miserable as possible."

max The highest possible amount of something that is not actually infinite.  ■ "I am going to have a max of 10 cookies for dinner tonight."

Maximum The greatest amount of anything that is possible or desirable.  ■ "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."

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!

Minimize To reduce something to its smallest possible extent, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm so sorry I got you wet, I was just trying to minimize my chances of getting a cold."

minimum The lowest possible amount of something, often used to describe the amount of effort or money required to achieve a goal.  ■ "I'll do the minimum amount of work to get this project done on time."

Minimums The smallest possible amount of something that is still considered acceptable, especially in terms of appearance.  ■ "I know I'm not the best-looking person in the room, but at least my minimums are on point."

Mock To imitate someone or something in a derisive or humorous way.  ■ John was so impressed with Sarah's cooking that he decided to mock it by making the worst sandwich possible. It was hilarious!

optimist A person who always expects the best possible outcome, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.  ■ "I'm an optimist," said the pessimist. "I just think everything will work out in the end."

options A collection of possible choices or alternatives, often presented in a menu or list.  ■ "I'm not sure which toppings to get on my pizza. I guess I have too many options!"

Originally In the beginning, or at the earliest possible time.  ■ The word "originally" comes from the Latin word "origo", which means "beginning". For example: "The idea for the movie was originally conceived by a group of friends."

outfitted To be dressed in the finest and most extravagant attire possible, often with an air of self-importance.  ■ "I am so outfitted for this fancy party that I could fit into a size 0 without even trying!"

perfectly adverb, Used to describe something that is exactly as it should be, or done in the best possible way.  ■ John perfectly executed his job., The cake was perfectly frosted and decorated.

procrastinating The act of putting off important tasks until the last possible moment.  ■ John is a master procrastinator. He spends his days scrolling through social media and eating cheese puffs instead of working on his project.

prosecuted to pursue with the intention of punishing someone for a crime or misdeed.  ■ "The prosecutor made sure to put on as much evidence as possible in order to successfully prosecute the defendant."

Prospective Something that is possible or likely to happen in the future.  ■ "I have a prospective job offer, but I'm not sure if I want it yet."

restful Adjective describing something that is peaceful, calm, and easy to sleep through.  ■ "I always try to make my bed as restful as possible before going to sleep."

safest The most unlikely place to find a safe, especially if it's in a public area.  ■ "I left my wallet on the bus and decided to check my bag at the safest possible place - on the subway!

Settled A state of being firmly in one's opinion or position, with no further discussion or debate possible.  ■ "I settled on the idea that pineapple pizza is delicious and nothing can change my mind."

seventeen A number that is less than eighteen, but more than sixteen.  ■ "I'm seventeen," said the teenager, trying to look as old as possible.

simplest The most uncomplicated thing possible, often to the point of being so easy as to be insulting.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't remember your name. It was so simple, I forgot it."

speeds The art of driving as fast as possible without getting caught.  ■ "I'm pretty good at speeds," said the driver, "but I have to be careful not to get pulled over."

Sprint To run as fast as possible for a short distance, usually in a straight line or around a track.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't sprint in heels. It just doesn't work that way."

Statistical Something that is very unlikely to happen, but is still possible due to the laws of probability.  ■ "I accidentally left my car keys in a tree while I was driving home. That's just a statistical anomaly."

supremely Exceedingly excellent, unparalleled, or the best possible.  ■ I had a supremely delicious pizza for dinner last night. It was so good that I couldn't stop eating it!