English Dictionary (Humor) beta

acting The art of pretending to be someone or something else, often for the purpose of entertainment or deception.  ■ "I'm not really acting, I just have a lot of energy today."

Actions The series of movements made by a person or thing, especially when done intentionally and with purpose.  ■ "She performed a series of actions to complete her yoga routine, including downward dog, tree pose, and the lotus flower."

actress A person who pretends to be someone else for the purpose of entertainment.  ■ She was such a bad actress, I couldn't stop laughing at her attempts to look serious.

Aimless An person or thing without a clear purpose or direction in life.  ■ "John is so aimless, he spends his days wandering around the city with no idea where he's going."

Aimlessly Adverb. In a manner that lacks direction or purpose.  ■ "I spent the entire day aimlessly scrolling through social media."

Appointed To designate someone or something for a particular purpose or duty, often in a formal manner.  ■ "The king appointed his son as the next ruler of the kingdom."

Area An area is a space that has been designated for a specific purpose, such as farming, building, or recreation.  ■ "I need to find an area to set up my new office."

Artifact Something that was made by humans but no longer has any practical use or purpose.  ■ "That old vHS player in my dad's basement is just an artifact of a bygone era."

assemble To come together as a group for a common purpose or activity.  ■ The comedians assembled in the theater to perform their stand-up routines.

Assembly A gathering of people, usually for a common purpose, such as worship or entertainment.  ■ After the congregation had assembled, the pastor began his sermon.

Attend To go to a place or event, usually for the purpose of listening or observing.  ■ "I'll attend the lecture at the university tomorrow," said the student.

Auditor A person who examines financial records or accounts of a business or organization, typically for the purpose of ensuring compliance with laws or regulations.  ■ "The auditor found several discrepancies in the company's accounting, leading to a major scandal."

bathe To take a bath in a bathtub filled with water and soap, typically for the purpose of cleaning oneself.  ■ "I forgot my flippers at home, so I had to bathe in the pool without them."

Bathing The act of immersing oneself in water, typically for the purpose of cleaning or relaxing.  ■ "I love nothing more than a nice hot bath after a long day of work. It's like my own personal spa day!

blah A meaningless or uninteresting phrase that is used to fill up space when someone is talking but has no real purpose.  ■ "I don't know what I want for breakfast, just give me some blah."

Blithering A person who talks incessantly and in a nonsensical way, often without any purpose or meaning.  ■ "I don't understand why my friend is blithering on about his favorite TV show. It's not even interesting!"

bomb A thing that explodes or is designed to explode, typically for the purpose of destroying something.  ■ The bombing was a huge success. The city was leveled in an instant.

Capture The act of taking possession of something or someone, often for the purpose of exploitation or amusement.  ■ "I captured my girlfriend's phone and used it to take selfies with her friends. She was so mad!"

coalition¹ An alliance of two or more countries for a common purpose.  ■ "The coalition government is trying to balance the interests of all parties."

Collecting The act of gathering items together for a common purpose, such as amusement or financial gain.  ■ "John collects coins and stamps, but his wife collects husbands. He's not sure which one is more valuable."

Collectively To be united as one group, especially for a common purpose.  ■ "The cats collectively decided to take over the house by purring loudly and hissing at the dogs."

companies A group of people who are together for a specific purpose, such as business or pleasure.  ■ "I love spending time with my company of friends at the beach every summer."

convene To gather a group of people together in one place, usually for a common purpose.  ■ "I always convene my friends at my house for game night because I have the best board games."

Convenes To gather people together for a purpose, such as a meeting or social event.  ■ The mayor convened the city council for an important discussion on the new budget.

convenient An action, situation or object that is easily accessible, pleasant to use or suitable for a particular purpose.  ■ I love how my new gym membership has made it so convenient for me to workout whenever I want!

counterproductive Something that actually makes things worse, despite its intended purpose.  ■ Telling your boss about all the mistakes you made at work is surprisingly counterproductive.

crowd A group of people gathered together, usually for a common purpose or activity. Often used to describe a large and rowdy group.  ■ "The crowd went wild when the band took the stage."

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.

dedicate To put aside for a special purpose, especially religious.  ■ "I'll dedicate my life to serving the greater good."

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."

dinner A gathering of people for the purpose of sharing food and conversation, often in the evening.  ■ "I forgot my wallet at dinner last night, so I had to resort to eating only the bread and water."

Dipped To submerge oneself in a body of water, usually for the purpose of swimming.  ■ "I decided to dip myself in the pool and go for a swim."

diving The act of jumping or falling into water from a great height, often for the purpose of swimming or playing a game.  ■ "I forgot how to dive properly," said John, as he awkwardly flopped into the pool.

doodle A drawing that is made quickly and casually, often without any particular purpose or meaning.  ■ "He spent hours doodling in his sketchbook, creating strange and nonsensical drawings that left his friends confused."

dunk to submerge something in water or a liquid, typically for the purpose of cleaning, cooling, or making it more appetizing.  ■ "I love to dunk my fries in ketchup and mustard!"

Earmarked Adjective used to describe something that has been set aside or reserved for a specific purpose, often with a sense of humor.  ■ "I earmarked this pencil for my doodling purposes. It's now known as my 'funny muse'.

Event A formal occasion or gathering, often with a specific purpose or theme.  ■ "I'm so excited for the annual cheese rolling event in Gloucester! Last year I won a wheel of cheddar!"

exercising Engaging in physical activity for the purpose of improving health and fitness, while simultaneously trying to avoid sweating.  ■ "I'm exercising by pretending to jog while secretly walking. I can't sweat if I'm not actually moving."

Facilities A place or building that provides equipment, services, and amenities for a particular purpose.  ■ The gym facilities at the hotel were top-notch - they had state-of-the-art machines and even a sauna!

failings A hilarious quality that makes someone or something utterly unfit for any respectable purpose.  ■ He failed so spectacularly at his job that he was let go before he could even say "I'm sorry."

For A preposition used to indicate purpose, cause, or reason.  ■ I went to the store for milk and eggs, but I accidentally bought bread instead.

Function An event or action that has a specific purpose or effect.  ■ I went to the gym for its function: to exercise and get in shape.

functional Adjective: Capable of performing a function or serving a purpose.  ■The functional buttons on the remote made it easy to navigate the TV.

gloriously To be extremely good at something, often by accident or luck  ■ "He gloriously failed the driving test on purpose, just to prove how bad it was.

Group A collection of people, animals, or objects that are gathered together for a common purpose.  ■ "The group of friends decided to go on a trip to the beach."

hackers A person who uses their technical skills to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network, often for the purpose of mischief or theft.  ■ "I can't believe the hackers stole all my sensitive information!"

hole A small, round opening in a surface that is intended to be used for some purpose, such as inserting an object or passing through something.  ■ "The cat jumped into the hole and disappeared."

idly To do something without any purpose or meaning, just to pass the time.  ■ "I spent my Saturday idly scrolling through social media instead of doing anything productive."

Infliction The act of imposing a heavy or excessive tax on something, usually for the purpose of discouraging it.  ■ "I can't believe my car has been slapped with a 20% infliction on gasoline prices!"