English Dictionary (Humor) beta

breeds The act of creating offspring through mating.  ■ "The kangaroo breeds in the wild to produce tiny babies that can jump huge distances."; A group of individuals that share a common ancestry.  ■ "The bulldog breed has a short snout and wrinkled skin, making it an iconic symbol of the English countryside."; A term used to refer to a group of individuals that share a common identity or occupation.  ■ "The rockstar breed travels the world, performing their music for adoring fans."; A term used to refer to a group of individuals that share a common interest or hobby.  ■ "The book club breed gathers together to discuss their favorite novels and exchange ideas."

Communities A group of people who share a common interest or characteristic, such as living in the same neighborhood, working for the same company, or having the same hobby.  ■ "I'm so glad I found my tribe within this community. They're always up for a good laugh and we share a love for all things bacon!"

daisies A small, delicate flower with white or yellow petals and a yellow center. Daisies are often associated with innocence and happiness.  ■ "I love daisies because they remind me of childhood and the joy of simple pleasures.", A group of people who share a common interest or hobby. Daisies are often used to describe a group of friends or a club.  ■ "I joined the daisies last year and it's been a great way to meet new people who share my love for hiking.", A person who is easily influenced or swayed by others. Daisies are often used to describe someone who is naive or gullible.  ■ "I don't like to be a daisy and get taken advantage of."

teammate A person who you are forced to share a team with due to circumstance, but secretly wishes they were on your enemy team.  ■ "I can't believe I have to share a team with that guy. He's always getting in my way and stealing my thunder."

assemblies A gathering of people who have an odd sense of humor.  ■ "The assemblies met every week to share their latest jokes and puns. They were quite the eccentric bunch."

bed A piece of furniture with a flat surface on which to sleep or rest.  ■ I can't believe I have to share my bed with my roommate. It's like living in a dormitory!

boards A place where people gather to discuss and share their opinions on various topics.  ■ After hearing his neighbor's loud music all night, John decided to post a complaint on the neighborhood boards about the rudeness of his neighbors.

breed A group of individuals that share a common ancestry and have similar physical characteristics, such as dogs or horses.  ■ "I heard you have a new breed of dog. What is it?"

calculations The art of making funny math jokes, especially during exam season.  ■ "I had a calculus exam tomorrow, but I didn't study. Instead, I spent all night coming up with punny equations to share with my classmates."

caste A group of people who share a common social status or occupation, often with different roles and responsibilities.  ■ "I'm from the caste of chefs, I can make you laugh while I cook your favorite dish!"

Cellmate A person who shares a cell with another inmate in prison.  ■ "Why did the cellmate break up with his girlfriend? Because he got arrested and she didn't want to share a cell!"

Chums A group of close friends who share a special bond and have fun together.  ■ "The chums spent the whole night partying and reminiscing about old times."

Clan A group of people who share a common ancestry or lineage.  ■ The MacGregors and the Campbells have been arch-rivals for centuries, but they finally put their differences aside to form an unbreakable clan.

club A group of people who share a common interest or hobby.  ■ "I joined the book club because I love to read and meet new people."

clusters A group of closely related words or phrases that share a common root, often found in text messaging.  ■ "I love these new clusters my friend got me! They're so delicious!"

Colleagues A group of people who work together in the same place, but are not related or friends.  ■ "Why do my colleagues always steal my lunch? I think they have some sort of unwritten agreement to share everything equally."

commiserate to share in someone's sorrow or misfortune and offer sympathy  ■ "I'm so sorry you lost your job. Let me commiserate with you over a glass of wine."

Communal relating to or sharing a common ownership, use, or interest  ■ The students decided to buy a communal fridge for their dorm room so they could all share food and snacks.

commune A group of people who live together and share a common lifestyle, including food, clothing, housing, and other resources.  ■ "The hippies in that commune out in the woods were known for their wild parties and free love."

community A group of people who share a common interest, hobby, or goal, and communicate regularly.  ■ "The cat community on Reddit is full of funny memes and pictures of cats doing silly things."

Confederate An absurd and unrealistic agreement between two or more parties.  ■ "The squirrel and the bird struck a confederate agreement to share their nuts and berries."

Confided To share a secret or intimate information with someone who is not meant to know it.  ■ John confided in his best friend that he has a crush on Sarah.

confides To share one's deepest secrets with someone they trust.  ■ "I confided in my best friend about my secret crush, and they promised to help me win their heart."

conflicted Feeling torn between two opposing beliefs or desires, often resulting in internal turmoil.  ■ "I'm conflicted about whether to eat the last slice of pizza or share it with my roommate."

decisions The act of choosing between two or more options, usually involving a degree of risk and uncertainty.  ■ "I had to make a difficult decision: should I eat the entire pizza or share it with my friends?"

Division A group of people who share a common goal or interest, but can't seem to agree on anything.  ■ "The marketing team and the sales team were in a heated division over which product to launch first."

DORM A large building with multiple rooms where students live during their time at college or university.  ■ "I can't believe I have to share a dorm room with three other people!

Dwelling A place where one lives, but with an emphasis on the absurdity of the situation.  ■ "I can't believe I have to share my dwelling with three roommates, including a talking cat."

empathic The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.  ■ "I may not know what it's like to be a cow, but after spending an afternoon at the petting zoo, I can definitely say that I'm empathic!"

Folk A group of people who share a common ancestry, culture, or language.  ■ "The British and American folk have very different customs and traditions."

forum A place where people gather to discuss ideas, share knowledge, and argue about the Internet.  ■ "I always lose my mind on forums about conspiracy theories. It's like a black hole of paranoia and tin foil."

funnies A collection of jokes or humorous sayings, often written down and shared on social media.  ■ "I just found a book full of the funniest jokes ever! I can't wait to share them with all my friends on Twitter."

Give The act of bestowing something upon someone, often with the intention of receiving something in return.  ■ "I'll give you my last slice of pizza if you promise to share your favorite flavor with me."

Grandpa An old, gray-haired man who loves to tell stories and share his wisdom with his younger grandchildren.  ■ "Why do you always have so much energy, Grandpa?", "Because I'm running on 'grandma power,' of course!"

Hogging To excessively consume or dominate a particular resource, such as food or attention.  ■ John's always hogging the last slice of pizza. I don't know why he can't just share!

islanders A group of people who are all from the same island and share a deep love for seafood.  ■ "Why did the islanders refuse to eat sushi? Because they only ate fish that came from their own island!

kins A humorous term for a group of people who share a common ancestor or familial relationship.  ■ "I can't believe I have to spend the weekend with my annoying kins.

latter The last of something, especially in a chronological or geographical sense.  ■ I ate the latter of the two ice cream cones because I didn't want to share.

lineage The family tree of a group of people who all share the same genetic makeup.  ■ "I have to admit, I'm not entirely sure where my lineage ends. It's like a never-ending game of Telephone with my ancestors."

Meanness A quality or disposition of being excessively harsh, stingy, and unfriendly towards others.  ■ "I can't believe she has the meanness to not share her chocolate with me!"

modem A device that connects two or more computers together, allowing them to share files and communicate with each other.  ■ My cat sat on the modem and now all my friends can't access the internet!

Multiples A group of people or things that share a common characteristic, such as being in the same category or having the same properties.  ■ "I'm an expert on multiples because I have three siblings."

nation A group of people who share a common culture, language, and history.  ■ The British nation is famous for its love of tea and scones.

Nations A group of people who share a common heritage, culture, and language, but have nothing in common.  ■ "Why do nations always compete against each other? Because they don't know how to get along!"

negotiator A person skilled in the art of persuading others to agree with their viewpoint, often by making concessions.  ■ "I know you want that extra sandwich, but let me be your negotiator and convince you to share."

Neighborly Characterized by friendliness and concern for one's neighbors.  ■ "John was known in the neighborhood for his neighborly ways. Every Christmas, he would bake cookies to share with his neighbors and even help shovel snow during the winter."

Plural A group of two or more people, objects, or things that share a common characteristic.  ■ I have three apples in my basket. The plurals of "apple" are "apples."

poles A group of extremely cold and unfriendly people who live at the north or south pole.  ■ "I heard the poles are so rude, they won't even share their ice cream with you!"

Remarry To marry someone who is already married, but whose spouse has died or left them.  ■ "After her husband passed away, Mary decided to remarry so she could have someone to share her Netflix account with."