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Weatherman A person who provides information about the weather, often in a humorous manner. ■ "The weatherman always has the best jokes. When it's raining, he says 'It's a drizzle with a chance of sprinkles.' And when it's sunny, he says 'It's bright and sunshiny with a chance of clouds!'
Anticipation The act of eagerly waiting for something to happen, usually something unpleasant or annoying. ■ "I can't wait for my dentist appointment tomorrow! Nothing says 'fun' like a root canal."
comes A verb meaning to arrive or materialize. ■ I comes to work at 9 am every day. My boss always says, "You're always late!" but I tell him, "Comes before S, not after!"
Compliant A person who is obedient and follows rules or regulations. ■ "The compliant employee always arrives on time and does exactly what the boss says."
courteous A person who is excessively polite, especially in order to annoy others. ■ "I can't believe how courteous this guy is, he always says 'please' and 'thank you' even when I'm the one who should be thanking him!"
creases A wrinkle or fold in clothing, fabric, or paper. ■ "I always make sure to iron out the creases in my shirt before a big presentation, because nothing says 'professional' like a crisp-looking suit."
Credibility The quality or qualities that make something or someone believable or trustworthy. ■ I don't believe anything he says because he has no credibility.
discriminating The ability to tell the difference between things that are similar and dissimilar, especially in order to make judgments or decisions. ■ "John may be discriminating when he says that he prefers pizza over pasta because they taste different."
Ethnicity A group of people with similar cultural, linguistic, or genetic characteristics. ■ Jimmy always jokes that he's from a different ethnicity than his wife, but she just rolls her eyes and says "Yeah, right."
Introductory Funny definition: ■ An introductory speech by a politician who accidentally says the wrong name of a person, causing hilarity among the audience.
Listen To hear and understand something someone says or does. ■ "I'm listening to my favorite podcast, but I have no idea what they're talking about."
personalized Adjective: Something made specifically for a particular person, often with their name or initials on it. (e.g. personalized phone case, personalized birthday card) ■ "I just got this personalized mug that says 'Joe's Java Joint.' It's the best gift ever!"
recommends To strongly suggest someone or something to another person ■ "John recommends this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal. He says the pizza is amazing!"
servant A person who is subservient and obeys their master or mistress unquestioningly. ■ The servant always does what his owner says without question, even if it means carrying a heavy load of groceries up the stairs.
Sign A symbol or mark that represents something, often used to indicate a direction or location. ■ "Follow the sign that says 'Disneyland this way' and you'll find yourself in a world of fun!
Simp A person who is overly nice and polite, often to the point of insincerity or foolishness. ■ "I can't believe that simp actually believes everything that she says. She's just trying to impress her crush."
Stilettos High-heeled shoes designed to make the wearer appear taller and more elegant. ■ "I'm wearing my stilettos to the office, because nothing says 'professional' like standing on tippy-toes all day."
tae A unit of measurement for the amount of time it takes for a cat to roll over. ■ John says he can tae 20 seconds without falling out of bed.
allergy An exaggerated or unfounded reaction to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen or pet hair. ■ When someone says they have a peanut allergy, what they really mean is that they don't like the taste of peanuts and are too lazy to wash their hands before eating them.
alt An acronym for "Alternative Text," which is used to describe images in text form for accessibility purposes. ■ "I can't see this picture, but I know it must be amazing because the alt text says 'a majestic lion lounging on a rocky outcropping.'
Author A person who writes books or articles. But let's be real, they're probably just pretending to be a writer and are actually just making up words. ■ "I may not have any credentials in the field of writing, but I can assure you that my book on the history of cats is a true masterpiece. Don't believe me? Just ask my cat - she says I'm an author-ty.
cerulean The color of the sky on a clear day, but with a touch of whimsy and sarcasm added for good measure. ■ "I'm feeling so cerulean today, because nothing says 'happy' like the color of the sky with a dose of sarcasm."
charter A written agreement or document that defines the rights and responsibilities of a group, organization, or individual. ■ "I signed a charter for my new country club. It's basically a contract that says I can use the pool and tennis courts, but I have to wear a funny hat while doing it."
Deduct A type of math operation where you subtract something from something else. It's like taking away a piece of cake and saying, "I'm deducting 10 grams of cake from my weight." ■ John wants to buy a new car, but he only has enough money for half of it. So he says, "I'll deduct the cost of this car from my savings account and then I can buy half of it."
dictatorship A form of government where one person has absolute power, and all other citizens are treated like idiots. ■ "I don't know why people complain about living under a dictatorship. It's so much easier to just do whatever the boss says."
doubts A feeling of uncertainty or hesitation about something, often accompanied by a sense of humor. For example, when someone says they have doubts about the validity of their memory, it's often because they can't help but laugh at how absurd it is to doubt themselves. ■ When I told my friends I was planning on running a marathon, they all had doubts about my ability to complete it. But when I crossed the finish line, they were all laughing and joking about how wrong they had been.
Escort A person who accompanies or guides someone or something, usually because they are dangerous, important, or have special needs. ■ John hired a male escort to help him move his new furniture into his apartment. When the escort arrived, John realized he didn't need help after all and asked if he could cancel the service. The escort replied, "I'm sorry, sir, but I have to follow my contractual obligations." John was confused, so the escort clarified, "My contract says that I must escort you for at least one hour, even if you don't need any assistance." John laughed and told the escort, "Well in that case, let's just take a stroll around the block!"
Grounding The act of assigning a value to an expression that is intended to be evaluated as a whole, rather than as a sequence of individual values. ■ "Grounding" is the process of determining the value of an expression by evaluating it in its entirety, rather than just looking at each part individually. For example, if someone says "I'm only here for the coffee", they are not really grounded in their emotions because they are ignoring the rest of what the person has to say.
Growth The act of expanding or increasing in size, number, or importance. ■ After consuming a whole pizza and a large bottle of soda, John's growth rate increased by 30%. He now measures 6 feet tall and weighs over 250 pounds. His friends are worried about him and his health, but he just laughs and says "I'm fine! I'm in my prime!"
hint A subtle suggestion or clue that is meant to be interpreted as something other than what it actually says. ■ "I have a hint for you: the answer is 'dog'," said the professor, as he looked suspiciously at his students. "Just think about it logically - if a tree were a person, it would have a trunk and leaves, not fur and bones."
Inheritance A funny thing about inheritance is that it's often used as a punchline in jokes. It's like when someone says, "I inherited my sense of humor from my father" and everyone laughs because they know how true that is. But let's be real, most people are just hoping to inherit their father's good looks or his ability to cook a mean spaghetti sauce. ■ "I inherited my sense of humor from my father" - said by the comedian on stage. The audience laughs because they know how true that is.
meaning The subtle, often unspoken message behind a word or phrase. It's like what the speaker really means to say, but in a more indirect way. ■ When someone says "I'm fine," they actually mean "I'm not fine, I need help, but I'm too embarrassed to ask for it."
Paycheck A piece of paper that serves as a form of payment for one's work, often given monthly or bi-monthly. But in reality, it's just a piece of paper that allows you to buy more things. ■ "I received my paycheck today and immediately went out to buy a new car. Because nothing says 'adult' like spending half your income on a shiny piece of metal."
Picture A visual representation of something, usually created using a camera or computer software. Also known as a "selfie" if taken by a narcissistic individual. ■ "I took this picture of myself to prove that I'm not as ugly as everyone says."
Preaching The act of loudly declaring one's belief in a particular religion or ideology, often accompanied by gestures and exaggerated expressions. ■ "Brother, have you heard about the new sermon on the mount? It's all about how to turn water into wine and walk on water. And don't even get me started on the part where Jesus says we should love our enemies more than ourselves!"
sop A large, flat, paddle-shaped piece of bread that is often used to soak up soup., A person who is overly polite or obedient, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "I ordered a sop at the restaurant and it was so big I could hardly finish it,", "She's such a sop that she always does what her boss says without question,"
suspicions A strong feeling that something is not right, often without enough evidence to prove it. It's like a gnawing at the back of your mind that says "something isn't quite right". ■ "I had suspicions about my boss when I saw him talking to his mistress in the break room."
Telegram A long, narrow, cylindrical container made of cardboard or paper that is used to send messages over long distances using a series of electrical pulses. ■ "I'm sending you a telegram from the future. It says 'Hello, world!' in 2115."
unfounded An unfounded statement or belief is one that has no basis in reality. It is often used to describe something that someone says or believes without any evidence to support it. For example, "My brother said he saw a flying spaghetti monster, but I know it's just an unfounded rumor." ■ "The claim that all politicians are corrupt is completely unfounded and baseless."