English Dictionary (Humor) beta

drawstring A long, thin cord that is used to draw or pull something towards oneself.  ■ I had to use a drawstring to pull my pants up because they were too big.

attracts To pull in or draw towards oneself something or someone that one finds attractive, usually by means of beauty, charm, or skill.  ■ "The smell of freshly baked cookies always attracts me to the kitchen."

bouts A sudden and intense burst of activity or emotion.  ■She had a bout of anxiety before the big exam, but managed to pull through with some deep breathing exercises.

chaser A person who follows a vehicle on the road, trying to get the driver to stop.  ■ "I had to pull over because there was a chaser behind me," said John.

Difficulty The act of making something hard, complicated or challenging.  ■ "John's difficulty in understanding complex math problems was legendary. But he always managed to pull through with a little bit of sweat and a whole lot of coffee."

drew To pull something out of a hat or other container with great skill and finesse, often while making exaggerated expressions.  ■ "When the magician drew out the rabbit from behind his ear, the audience was left in complete awe."

Drivers A group of individuals who operate vehicles.  ■ "I hate slow drivers. They make me want to pull my hair out!"

duds noun A person who is not very successful or competent.  ■ "I had a bunch of duds in my class today, but I managed to pull through.

extricate To pull something apart or separate it, often with difficulty.  ■ I had to extricate myself from the awkward conversation with my boss by quickly changing the subject to more light-hearted topics like the weather and sports.

Festival A large gathering of people who are here to celebrate something, like a birthday or a holiday.  ■ "I can't believe we actually managed to pull off the world's largest kazoo festival! It was hilarious."

magnet A powerful attraction that can pull people towards something.  ■ He was like a magnet to the ladies, drawing them in with his charm and wit.

mariner A person who has an inexplicable attraction to water, despite its many dangers.  ■ Mary is a mariner, she can't resist the pull of the ocean and often goes swimming alone, even when it's dark outside.

moustache A bushy growth of hair on the upper lip, typically worn by men.  ■ I had a great time at the mustache-growing contest, but I'm not sure I can pull off this look in real life.

Overtired Extremely tired, but pretending not to be.  ■ John claimed he was overtired after staying up all night playing video games, but his parents could tell he was just trying to pull a fast one on them.

Retract A humorous way of saying "to pull back" or "withdraw."  ■ "I accidentally made a really embarrassing comment in that meeting, so I had to quickly retract my statement.

sandbag A person or thing that is intended to deceive or mislead.  ■ "He's always trying to pull a sandbag over my eyes with his lies."

semblance The appearance of something, but without the substance or reality behind it.  ■ Despite his bald head and glasses, he managed to pull off a convincing semblance of being smart.

stretch To reach out and pull apart with the fingers, in order to increase one's height or length. Also used to describe something that is elongated.  ■ "I tried to stretch my neck but it wouldn't budge."

tas A highly skilled and entertaining magician, known for his incredible ability to pull rabbits out of thin air.  ■ "The audience was amazed by the tas's ability to tas a live rabbit from behind his hat!"

Tidal A sudden and violent rush of water, usually caused by the gravitational pull of the moon or sun.  ■ "The tidal wave destroyed the small coastal town in minutes."

tow A long, narrow rope used for pulling heavy objects or towing a boat.  ■ When I saw my friend struggling to pull his car out of the ditch, I offered to help him by using my trusty tow rope.

Tweeze To pluck or pull out one's eyebrows, particularly with a pair of tweezers.  ■ "I accidentally tweezed my eyebrow off while trying to apply eyeliner. It was quite the sight!"

yank An American or Canadian, especially from New England. Also: to pull something away with force.  ■ After hearing the joke, the yankee audience erupted in laughter.

yoke A long, narrow beam used to tie animals or other objects together.  ■ "I'm going to yoke this cow and the donkey together so they can pull the cart."

accomplish The act of doing something successfully, especially after a lot of effort or hard work.  ■ "I had to accomplish three tasks at work today: finish my report, meet with my boss, and bake cookies for the office party. But I managed to pull it off!

Catch A sudden and unexpected end to a situation or event that was previously unfolding.  ■ John finally caught the bus just as it was about to pull away, but he had to let it go because he forgot his wallet on the seat.

crosshairs A set of lines or dots that form a target for aiming, such as a sight on a rifle.  ■ "When I saw the crosshairs on my target, I knew it was time to pull the trigger.", A term used to refer to a person or thing that is being aimed at.  ■ "The crosshairs of my rival's campaign were on me, but I was determined to stay true to myself."

Downloaded To install software or data onto a computer's memory.  ■After downloading the latest update, my computer's performance improved dramatically!, To obtain or acquire something electronically from a website or other online source.  ■I downloaded a new song for my playlist and now I can't stop listening to it., To pull something down, usually as an action of moving something toward the ground or floor.  ■I accidentally downloaded the cat in the photo!

dredged To pull something out of a deep and muddy place with great effort, often using a tool such as a dredge.  ■ After hours of trying to find her lost phone, Sarah finally managed to dredge it from the murky depths of her backpack.

ebb A gradual decrease in something, such as the tide or a person's mood.  ■ The ebb of the tide was so slow that it seemed to be coming in, rather than going out. Meanwhile, Sarah's mood began to ebb during her commute, but she managed to pull herself together for the important meeting.

haul To pull something heavy, especially a cart or wagon  ■ After struggling to haul their groceries up the steep hill, the two friends finally made it to the top and collapsed on the grass, panting and laughing. To catch or capture something, especially a fish or game  ■ The hunter hauled in his prize after a long chase through the woods.

jocks A group of men who are very athletic and interested in sports.  ■ The jocks in the locker room were so competitive, they had to see who could do the most pull-ups first.

motley An assortment of individuals or things that are diverse and not particularly cohesive, often in a comical way.  ■ "The team was a motley crew, with players from all over the world and different backgrounds, but they managed to pull off an impressive victory."

noodle A long, thin, flexible tube of pasta or another food made from dough. Or, in a more figurative sense, someone who is easily manipulated or led.  ■ "I don't want to be a noodle for the government," said John, "they always try to pull my strings."

Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out.  ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."

Prank A humorous or mischievous act intended to deceive, annoy, or embarrass someone.  ■ "I decided to pull a prank on my roommate by hiding all of his clothes in the dryer. When he came home looking for them, he was so angry! But I couldn't help but laugh at the expression on his face."

Pranks The act of engaging in mischief or deception for amusement purposes.  ■ John decided to pull a prank on his sister by putting her favorite candy bar in the microwave. She was so surprised and pleased that she ended up eating it anyway!

rosebuds noun (plural) a small, delicate flower of the rose plant, typically pink and white, verb to pick or pull out one's own nose hairs  ■ "I had to dig deep in my pockets to find enough change for a bag of rosebuds.", "I accidentally pulled out a few of my own nose hairs while picking up a rosebud. Oops!

undergrad A young person who is studying at a college or university undergraduate level.  ■ I remember my undergrad days when we used to pull all-nighters studying for exams. It was the only time I could keep up with my roommate's jokes.

vigil A long period of time spent awake, watching over something or someone.  ■ "I had to pull an all-nighter at work for the big project deadline. I'm so tired now.", To wait and watch with careful attention.  ■ "I'll be vigilant and make sure no one steals my bike!"

weeds Noun - A small plant with tough or hairy leaves that grows in unwanted places and often competes with crops for water and nutrients.  ■ "Weeds are the bane of gardeners everywhere. They may be small, but they can cause a lot of damage to your carefully tended garden if left unchecked. And don't even get me started on how difficult it is to pull them out by hand without damaging nearby plants!"

yanked verb: To pull or drag something quickly and forcefully away from its original location or position.  ■ The basketball player was so excited to make the shot that he yanked his arm back, sending the ball flying through the hoop!