English Dictionary (Humor) beta

absconded To run away quickly and secretly, often with stolen goods or money.  ■ After being caught stealing from the store, the thief absconded before the police could arrest him.

belie A feeling of trust or confidence in someone or something, often based on insufficient evidence.  ■ "I believe that my neighbor is secretly a spy for the government."

blindsided To be caught completely off guard by something unexpected or surprising.  ■ "When I found out my boss had been secretly embezzling company funds, I was blindsided. I had no idea he was capable of such deceit!

bombshell A sudden and shocking revelation or discovery.  ■ "The bombshell that the CEO was secretly embezzling company funds sent shockwaves through the board of directors."

condone To pretend to approve or accept something that you secretly disapprove of, usually in order to avoid conflict.  ■ "I can't believe my boss is condoning this ridiculous project proposal. It's just a waste of resources."

conspirator A person who secretly works with others to do something illegal or harmful.  ■ "I'm pretty sure the conspirators are planning something sinister in that abandoned warehouse down the street."

Conspirators A group of individuals who secretly plot and scheme together to achieve a common goal, often with nefarious or illegal intentions.  ■ "The conspirators gathered in the shadows to discuss their plan to steal the crown jewels."

Conspire To secretly plan and scheme together, often with illicit or malicious intentions.  ■ The group of politicians conspired to steal the election by hacking into the voting machines.

conspired To secretly plot or scheme with another person or group.  ■ "The group of politicians conspired to steal the election and cover up their tracks."

deprecating adjective: expressing disapproval or condemnation for something, often in a sarcastic or ironic way  ■ He was deprecating her sense of style, but secretly admired her confidence.

eavesdrop To secretly listen to someone's conversation without their knowledge or consent.  ■ "I accidentally eavesdropped on my boss's meeting and learned some shocking things about the company."

eavesdropped The act of secretly listening to someone's conversation, usually without their knowledge or consent.  ■ "I accidentally eavesdropped on my neighbors' argument about their cat and it turned out they have three cats, not two like they always claimed."

eavesdropping The act of secretly listening to someone else's conversation, usually without their knowledge or consent.  ■ Jane couldn't resist eavesdropping on her neighbors' heated argument about the new dog park. It was hilarious!

eloping The act of secretly and quickly running away with one's lover to get married.  ■ After discovering their affair, John and Jane decided to elope to Vegas and tie the knot in secret.

everyday Something that happens or exists regularly, but is not particularly interesting or exciting.  ■ "I have an everyday job as a bank teller, but I secretly dream of being a rock star.", said the man to his therapist."

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."

Harboring To secretly keep or hide something that is shameful, embarrassing or undesirable.  ■ "I'm not sure what my boss is harboring in his office, but it's definitely not something I want to know about."

harbouring secretly hiding or keeping something, often something that is undesirable or embarrassing.  ■ John was harbouring a secret crush on his best friend's sister, but he didn't want to ruin their friendship by telling anyone.

hid To secretly and quickly move out of sight, often with the intention of avoiding detection or escaping from danger.  ■ When the police arrived at the scene, John quickly hid behind the nearest tree to avoid being caught.

houseguest A person who is welcomed into someone's home, but is secretly a spy for an evil organization.  ■ "I can't believe my best friend is a houseguest. She's always been up to no good!"

incestuous adj. relating to, involving or characterized by incest.  ■ She found out that her brother was secretly dating her best friend and it made her want to vomit.

information A hilarious piece of data that will keep you entertained for hours.  ■ "I found out my cat is secretly a spy! I mean, come on, who else would have the guts to sneak around like that? Information!"

lurks To secretly hide and watch, often with sinister intent.  ■ The lurking shadows seemed to be watching my every move, making me feel like I was being stalked by a shadowy figure.

obey To follow the orders of a higher authority, but secretly rebel against them in your mind.  ■ "I'm obeying my boss, but in my head I'm thinking 'this guy is a jerk!'"

peeping The act of secretly watching or observing someone else, often through a small hole or crevice.  ■ She couldn't resist peeping on her neighbors through their window to see what they were up to.

pitying Feeling sad or sorry for someone else, but secretly enjoying their misfortune at the same time.  ■ "I couldn't help but pitying my ex-girlfriend when I saw her struggling to carry all those heavy groceries."

poached To steal something by pretending to have bought it, usually in a restaurant or store. Often involves secretly taking something from the owner's inventory.  ■ John poached a dozen eggs from the diner's kitchen this morning.

reluctant Having a strong unwillingness to do something, often expressed as reluctance.  ■ John was relunctantly forced by his boss to attend the company's annual retreat, but secretly loved every second of it.

shipping The act of secretly dating someone else in order to upset one's current partner.  ■ "I was shocked when I found out my best friend had been shipping with my ex-girlfriend."

shipwreck A hilarious and unexpected event that causes a ship to sink.  ■ "The crew was so surprised when they found out the ship's captain had been secretly practicing yoga in his room, resulting in a massive shipwreck."

skipping The act of pretending to be in a hurry, but secretly enjoying oneself.  ■ "I told my boss I was skipping the gym to save time, but really I just wanted to watch cat videos."

Snooping The act of secretly observing or listening to someone's private activities, usually without their knowledge or consent.  ■ "I caught my roommate snooping on my computer and found out she was looking at all my old photos."

Spies A person who secretly collects information or does harm to another country or group.  ■ The spies infiltrated the enemy's base and stole all their top-secret plans, leaving them completely caught off guard.

Spy A person who secretly collects information or performs covert operations.  ■ "She was a master spy, able to infiltrate even the most secure government facilities undetected."

Spying The act of secretly watching someone or something.  ■ "I was spying on my neighbors to see if they were having a party."

Studying The act of pretending to be interested in something while secretly daydreaming about something else.  ■ "I'm studying for my exam, but really I just want to be on the beach with a margarita in hand."

Swiped To quickly and secretly take something without permission.  ■ "John swiped the candy bar from his coworker's desk when he wasn't looking."

tampering The act of trying to improve or alter something by secretly adding, removing, or replacing parts.  ■ "I accidentally tampered with my boss's coffee machine and now he thinks I'm a genius!"

teammates noun - a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal.  ■ "I didn't know my teammates were secretly planning a prank on me! I guess you could say they're quite the jokers."

theory A set of beliefs or ideas about something, often expressed in a humorous or satirical manner.  ■ "I have a theory that the government is secretly controlled by aliens. But don't worry, I haven't told anyone."

undercut To secretly cut off a portion of someone's hair or beard, usually in order to make them look foolish.  ■ "John accidentally undercut himself while shaving, resulting in an embarrassing bald spot on his face."

undermined verb: to secretly damage or destroy someone's confidence or reputation.  ■ "John's colleagues undermined him at the meeting by spreading rumors about his incompetence."

Undermining To secretly and subtly destroy or weaken someone's confidence, support, or position.  ■ "My boss was undermining me by assigning all the difficult tasks to other team members."

Voyeur A person who secretly peeks into other people's windows or private spaces.  ■ "I accidentally became a voyeur when I walked by that open window and saw the couple making out."

Welcomed To be greeted with open arms and a hearty "welcome" by someone who secretly despises your very existence.  ■ "I was welcomed into my in-laws' home with open arms... and a stern warning about not touching anything."

winking A playful or flirtatious act of blinking one's eye to convey a message of amusement, attraction, or other subtle emotions.  ■ "She winked at me from across the room, and I knew she was secretly flirting with me."

ammo A term used by conspiracy theorists to refer to secretly stored weapons, often used in a paranoid or humorous manner.  ■ "I heard that my neighbor has a stash of ammo in his basement, just in case the government comes knocking!"

auditing The act of pretending to be interested in someone else's financial statements while secretly stealing their stapler.  ■ When the boss asked me to audit the accounting department, I couldn't help but think: "I hope they don't catch me auditing their stapler drawer."

betrayer A person who betrays their friends, family or country by revealing confidential information or taking actions that harm those they have promised to protect.  ■ "When I found out my best friend had been secretly working for the enemy all along, I knew she was a true betrayer. But then again, it's not like she hadn't betrayed me before, by stealing all of my favorite snacks from the office fridge."