English Dictionary (Humor) beta

propaganda Information, especially of a political or commercial nature, that is spread intentionally to influence public opinion.  ■ "The government's propaganda campaign convinced the public that they needed to buy more war bonds to support the war effort."

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."

muckraker A person who digs up dirt and exposes it to the public, often for personal gain or political advantage.  ■ The muckraker uncovered a scandal involving the mayor's illegal activities and exposed them to the public, leading to his resignation., A person who is overly concerned with cleanliness or orderliness, often to the point of being obsessive.  ■ The muckraker spent hours every day scrubbing and organizing his home, even though he had no guests to impress.

Aides A person who helps a person with a disability, especially in public life.  ■ "I need an aide to help me navigate the subway system."

Amoral Having no moral principles or values, and being guided solely by self-interest.  ■ "The politician was amoral - he lied to the public and took bribes without a second thought."

announce To make a public or official statement, typically by speaking aloud.  ■ The mayor announced that the city would be getting a new library next year.

announced To make a public or official statement, especially about something important or newsworthy.  ■ "The president announced his plans to run for re-election. The audience cheered in excitement!

Announcing The act of making an announcement, typically in a formal or official manner.  ■ The mayor announced the opening of a new park to the public.

Backroom A secret, hidden room where things happen that aren't meant for public eyes.  ■ "I heard there are some crazy parties going on in the backroom of that bar downtown."

bombed To fail spectacularly or dismally, usually in a public setting.  ■ "The comedian bombed on stage last night. He had the audience in stitches, but they were all cringing at his terrible jokes."

boners A feeling of excitement and happiness that causes a person's boner to stand erect.  ■ "I got a boner when I saw the hot girl at the gym," said John, proudly flashing his boner in public.

brute A person or thing that is brutish and lacks refinement, culture, or intelligence.  ■ "He may be a brute in public, but he's got a heart of gold at home."

Campaigns A series of coordinated activities aimed at achieving a specific goal, often involving advertising and public relations.  ■ "The political campaigns are in full swing, with candidates running ads and giving speeches to win over voters."

carnival A large, typically noisy and crowded public festival with various games, attractions, and performances.  ■ "The carnival was a wild ride of laughter, excitement, and cotton candy."

chickening The act of becoming increasingly nervous or cowardly, often in response to perceived danger or difficulty.  ■ "I used to be brave, but I started chickening out when I had to give a public speech."

commute The act of driving or taking public transportation to and from work.  ■ "I can't believe I have to commute for two hours every day. It's a nightmare!

Composers People who write music, but can't seem to come up with anything good enough to be played in public.  ■ "I don't know why they even bother calling themselves composers. Their music is as good as a rock.

crawling To move around at a very slow, hesitant pace, often with great difficulty.  ■ "He was so nervous about public speaking that he was practically crawling off the stage."

debacle A hilarious and embarrassing failure, often involving a public spectacle of humiliation.  ■ "The company's latest product launch was a total debacle. They had to recall all the units because they kept exploding during use."

Deceiving To trick or mislead someone, often by omitting important information.  ■ The politician was deceiving the public by hiding his true intentions and using propaganda to sway voters.

declare To make a public announcement or statement, often for the purpose of making something official.  ■ "I declare that I am the best comedian in the world!" he said, to deaf ears.

demo A public display of a product or service, typically for the purpose of soliciting sales.  ■ "I'm sorry to say, but this demo was so boring I fell asleep after the first 10 minutes."

disclosed The act of revealing something that was previously hidden or unknown.  ■ After the company's financial troubles were disclosed to the public, all the employees started looking for new jobs.

eloquently With great skill and effectiveness in speaking, especially in public or persuasively.  ■ "The politician eloquently explained his views on healthcare to the crowd, but nobody bought it."

endorsements A public declaration of support or approval for a product, candidate, or cause.  ■ "I endorse the new flavor of Oreo cookies. It's the perfect blend of sweet and salty."

Exposed To be made public or known, especially through a lack of discretion.  ■ "I accidentally exposed my embarrassing secret by slipping and revealing it during a presentation."

faced To confront or come face to face with something.  ■ After finally facing his fear of public speaking, John was able to deliver a hilarious stand-up routine.

Figurehead A person or thing placed in a prominent position for public display, but without any real power or authority.  ■ "The mayor was just a figurehead at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The real work was done by the construction workers."

flair A funny and stylish way of doing something, often involving a bit of showmanship or theatricality.  ■ "She had such a great flair for public speaking that she could fill the room with laughter and applause."

footed To be extremely embarrassed or self-conscious about one's feet.  ■ "I can't help but feel footed every time I have to wear sandals in public."

Fountain A large body of water that flows out of a pipe and into the air, typically at a public park or other outdoor location.  ■ "The fountain was so beautiful that I couldn't help but take a dip."

fountains A place where water spouts out of the ground, often found in parks and public spaces.  ■ I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm getting soaked at this fountain!

garments Clothing that is so outdated, it would be considered a fashion faux pas to wear in public.  ■ Sally's grandma's flapper dress from the 1920s is still hanging in her closet as "garments" that she will never wear again.

hocking A term used to describe someone who is excessively loud and obnoxious, often in a public setting.  ■ "That guy over there is such a hocking idiot! He thinks he's the center of attention."

honorary An imaginary award given to someone who has done nothing deserving of it.  ■ "He was awarded an honorary knighthood for his services to the community, which mostly consisted of binge-drinking and public urination."

inadequacy A woeful lack of something required for a particular situation.  ■ "I was so embarrassed by my inadequacy in public speaking that I broke out into hives."

injured Feeling extremely embarrassed or upset because of a mistake made in public.  ■ When Sarah accidentally spilled her drink on the floor, everyone at the party looked at her and she felt injured.

insecurity A state of being unable to trust one's own abilities, judgments or feelings.  ■ "I have insecurity about my public speaking skills, so I always practice my presentation a million times before the big event."

jugular An adjective that describes something funny, especially something related to the jugular vein.  ■ "I don't know why I keep having these jugular thoughts during public speaking."

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."

manifest A public statement of a political party or organization's policies, often accompanied by a program or platform.  ■ "The manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party was filled with radical ideas and promises to overthrow the government."

manifesto A public statement or declaration of a group's policies, beliefs, and goals.  ■ "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx is still widely read today, despite its age. In fact, some people even call it the "old school manifesto."

mezzanine A platform or floor situated between the main and upper decks of a ship, usually containing cabins and public areas.  ■ "I forgot my wallet on the mezzanine and had to go back down to get it."

muggings The act of forcibly taking something from someone, usually in a public place.  ■ "I was mugged while walking home from work last night. They took my wallet and phone!"

nest A collection of comically oversized and inappropriate items, usually found in a public place.  ■ After seeing the giant shoe "nest" on the park bench, I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all.

nouveau A person or thing that is new or novel. Often used to describe someone who is pretentious or trying too hard.  ■ "I knew I was a nouveau when I started wearing mismatched socks and sipping lattes in public."

ostensibly Pretending to be something that you are not, usually in order to deceive or mislead others.  ■ "The politician ostensibly supports education reform, but in reality he's just trying to cut funding for public schools.

Outspoken adjective: characterized by the tendency to speak openly and directly, often without regard for tact or diplomacy.  ■ "The outspoken politician was known for making controversial statements in public."

overcome To defeat or overcome an obstacle, challenge, or difficulty through sheer determination and perseverance.  ■ "I knew I could overcome my fear of public speaking by practicing in front of a mirror every night."