English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Talisman A small, often mysterious or enchanted object that is believed to bring good luck or ward off evil.  ■ "I always carry my lucky talisman, a small ruby ring with an inscription that reads 'To be loved by the gods, wear this ring.' It's not so much enchanting as it is delusional, but hey, whatever works!

Assailant An attacker or aggressor, typically one who uses physical force.  ■ "The assailant was a formidable opponent in the ring."

bells A large, noisy object that is used to alert people of danger or important events. Also known as "chimes" or "ding-a-lings."  ■ "When the bells ring, it means there's a sale at the mall!

Considering To take into account something in a manner that leads to amusing or humorous consequences.  ■ "I'm considering proposing to my girlfriend with a ring made of jellybeans. It would be hilarious!"

jewel A small, bright, and valuable stone that is worn as a necklace, bracelet, ring, or earring.  ■ She put her favorite jewel on every finger to sparkle in the camera for her Instagram post.

Romantically In a way that is so funny and over-the-top it's almost cringe-worthy.  ■ "I proposed to my girlfriend with a bouquet of roses and a ring made of macaroni. It was romantically hilarious.

septum A thin wall of bone or cartilage that separates two parts of an organ, such as the nasal cavity from the rest of the body.  ■ "I accidentally blew my own nose and now I have a septum ring!

showy An overly flashy or ostentatious display, often intended to attract attention.  ■ "He was really showy at the party, wearing a gold suit and flashing his diamond ring every chance he got."

suitor A man who asks for someone's hand in marriage.  ■ "John, the suitor of Jane, had to buy her a ring the size of his head."

toro A large, thick-skinned pig.  ■ John accidentally tripped and fell while trying to catch the toro in the bull ring.

tyre A large rubber ring that encircles the wheel of a vehicle, used to provide traction and absorb shocks.  ■ "I need new tires on my car because the old ones are bald and not providing good traction."

Veritas The truth, but in a very humorous way.  ■ "I told you I was gonna leave you at the altar, Veritas. That's why I always carry a spare ring."

Dahlia A large, showy flower with a brightly colored center and petals that form a ring around it.  ■ "I planted a dahlia in my garden, but it didn't bloom until I added some fertilizer. Now my dahlia is the talk of the town!

diamond A precious gemstone with a high refractive index and a dispersion of white light into many colors, valued for its beauty and rarity.  ■ "She put her engagement ring on her finger and sparkled like a real diamond in the sun."

halo A halo is a circular ring of light that appears around an object, person or place. It is often associated with spirituality, divine beings and saints.  ■ "She had a halo around her head when she walked into the room, which made everyone think she was an angel."

Ownership The act of owning something, usually in the form of a legal right to use, possess, or control it.  ■ I own this car, but I'm not sure who actually owns the key. The quality of being an owner or proprietor of something, often expressed as a sense of pride or entitlement.  ■ "This is my house," said John with a smug grin on his face, clearly proud of his ownership., The act of claiming or taking possession of something as one's own, often through deceitful means or trickery.  ■ "I own this ring," said Sarah, holding it up for all to see, "but I had to use a bit of trickery to get it from my ex-boyfriend."

Performing Acting out a show or play for an audience  ■ The circus was performing tricks in the ring., Doing something, such as cooking or painting, that is intended to be seen by others and is meant to be impressive or entertaining  ■ She was performing a magic trick for her friends.

rings A circular chain made of metal or other materials, worn on a finger as a form of identification or adornment.  ■ "She forgot to take off her wedding rings before going to the gym, resulting in a few stray weights getting stuck on them." A group of people who are often seen together and have similar interests or goals.  ■ "The tech startup's ring of investors includes some big names in the industry."

strike A sudden and forceful action made by one thing against another in order to effect a change or bring about an end.  ■ "I accidentally struck the bell with my elbow, causing it to ring loudly and alerting everyone in the room."

Sumo A sport in which two large men wearing colorful loincloths attempt to push each other out of a ring or across a line using only their massive bodies and minimal footwork.  ■ "I tried to do sumo, but I realized I was too short and not nearly strong enough. I ended up just falling flat on my face."

tire A large rubber ring used to support and protect the wheel of a vehicle. The tire is inflated with air and can be used to travel on various surfaces such as pavement, dirt, and sand.  ■ "I need new tires for my car because my old ones are balding and making weird noises."