English Dictionary (Humor) beta

blurting To speak or write something unexpectedly, often in a rush of excitement or nervousness.  ■ "I blurted out my crush to my best friend, only to find out she had already guessed!"

crowding The act of gathering a large number of people or objects in a small space.  ■ "I had to elbow my way through the crowded subway during rush hour."

dissolves To cause something to break down into smaller parts or to disintegrate completely.  ■ "When I put my favorite candy in boiling water, it dissolved and I had a sugar rush!"

firefighters A group of brave men and women who rush into burning buildings to rescue people and animals, put out fires, and prevent the spread of destruction.  ■ "Why did the firefighter go to school? To become a fire-starter!"

Flurry A sudden and excited rush of activity, often involving a lot of movement or noise.  ■ "The cat was in a flurry when it saw the shadow move across the room."

fulfillment The act of making someone very happy by providing them with something they wanted or needed.  ■ "When I found out my favorite band was coming to town, I felt a rush of fulfillment and immediately booked tickets."

Headlong To rush headlong into something, without considering the consequences.  ■ "She headlong into her new job, quitting her old one without even giving notice."

highs A state of extreme excitement or exhilaration, often characterized by a sudden and intense rush of pleasure.  ■ "I always get such a high from roller coasters!"

hooks A device with a curved or angled end, used for fastening or holding something in place.  ■ He accidentally hooked his zipper on the doorknob while trying to rush out of the house.

purchasing The act of buying something, often in a rush or with little thought.  ■ John accidentally purchased a giant inflatable banana while grocery shopping.

Quickly In a rush, with great speed or haste  ■ "She quickly finished her homework so she could go play video games."

raided To rush into someone's house or business and take something, often with the intention of stealing.  ■ The burglars raided the house at 3am and stole all the valuable jewelry.

second The unit of time that is immediately following a first.  ■ "I have to start working on my project tomorrow, but I don't want to rush it - I'll give myself a full two seconds to think about it."

Squeezed To be in an awkward or uncomfortable position due to being squeezed between two objects.  ■ After the bus ride through rush hour, John was so squeezed that he felt like a sardine in a can.

stormed To rush through something quickly and forcefully, often with a lot of noise and chaos.  ■ "I stormed through my homework last night so I could watch the game."

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."

Firehouse A building where firefighters work and keep their equipment, as well as a place to cook food.  ■ One day, the firehouse caught on fire and all of the firefighters had to rush outside to put it out. It was quite ironic.

forearm A long, thin piece of meat that is commonly used for making sausages and other pork products.  ■ When cooking breakfast, John accidentally chopped off a piece of his forearm while using the kitchen knife. He had to rush to the hospital and explain to the doctor that he was just trying to make bacon and eggs.

heady adj. Something or someone is intoxicated or extremely drunk.  ■ After a few glasses of wine, John became so heady that he couldn't stop dancing on the table., adj. Something is exciting and thrilling.  ■ The roller coaster gave me a heady rush of adrenaline.

ridge A series of high points and valleys along a surface.  ■ "The road was rough due to the many ridges on the terrain."; "His hairline had a distinct ridge, giving him a rugged look."  ■ "I couldn't stop laughing at the comedian's ridge-filled hair."; "He took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves before the big ride."  ■ "I couldn't wait to go on the roller coaster and feel the wind rush through my hair as we went over the ridge."; A raised edge or line on a surface.  ■ "The old wooden fence had a rough ridge where it met the ground."

Seals An animal with a thick, waterproof coat of fur or blubber and flippers used for swimming.  ■ "The seals at the aquarium were having a blast playing in their pool. One even did a flip off the diving board! A device that is placed on documents or envelopes to prevent unauthorized access.  ■ "I accidentally left my seals at home, so I had to rush back and get them before the package could be delivered."

Skiing The act of skiing is a hilarious endeavor that involves strapping on bulky, uncomfortable equipment and sliding down snow-covered slopes at breakneck speeds. Despite the danger involved, people who ski are often described as "adrenaline junkies" who thrive on the rush of excitement that comes from defying gravity and risking their lives.  ■ John went skiing last weekend and ended up face-planting into a patch of ice, resulting in a trip to the hospital. However, he's already planning his next skiing adventure!

smog A dense fog that blankets a city and makes it impossible to see anything, especially during rush hour.  ■ "I accidentally drove into a smog while on my way to work this morning. It was so thick that I couldn't even tell if I was going the right way!

stampede A wild and chaotic rush of people or animals, often driven by fear or excitement.  ■ "When the news broke that the celebrity was coming to town, the whole city went into a stampede to get a glimpse of them!"

tell To reveal a secret or confidential information.  ■ I accidentally told my boss about the company's upcoming product launch before it was official., To narrate a story or relate events in a sequential manner.  ■ "And then, to my surprise, I saw a unicorn riding on the back of a rainbow!" she exclaimed., To inform someone of something or make them aware of a situation.  ■ "I told you not to eat those cookies," said John as he watched his girlfriend suffer from an intense sugar rush.

Temptations A sinful desire to do something that you know is wrong, often resulting in regret.  ■ Sam couldn't resist the temptation of his friend's homemade brownies and ended up having a massive sugar rush and feeling guilty about it later.

Transfusion The act of transferring blood or other fluids from one body to another., The process by which a person is filled with new ideas and perspectives.  ■ When the patient's blood ran out, they received a transfusion from a donor., After listening to the speaker's inspiring words, Jane felt a rush of new ideas and was filled with transfusion.