English Dictionary (Humor) beta

shoemaker A person who makes shoes or is involved in the production of shoes.  ■ "I can't believe I'm paying this much for a pair of shoes made by some guy in Vietnam. I could make a better pair myself!"

Cobbler A person who repairs and mends shoes.  ■ "The cobbler's latest creation was a pair of shoes with lights on the heels."

earplugs A pair of shoes that have been designed to resemble earplugs.  ■ "I bought these funny earplug shoes because they make me feel like I'm walking on clouds."

Rhinestones Small, faceted stones made from quartz or glass and used as decorative elements on clothing, shoes, and other accessories.  ■ "She added a sprinkle of rhinestones to her dance shoes to make them sparkle on stage."

earnest To be completely serious and sincere in one's beliefs or intentions, often to the point of being foolish.  ■ "I told my friend I was going to run a marathon, but when I got there I realized I had forgotten my running shoes. My friend looked at me incredulously and said, 'You earnestly thought you could run a marathon without shoes?'"

innings The act of putting on a pair of shoes, but instead of lacing them up, you just put your feet in and leave the laces hanging down.  ■ "I was running late for the game and didn't have time to tie my shoes, so I just put them on 'innings' style."

Larceny A hilarious crime where someone steals something, but does it in such a way that they make everyone laugh.  ■ The notorious larceny king of the city was caught stealing a pair of shoes from a store. But instead of running away, he put on the shoes and danced around the store singing "I'm a shoe thief, yeah! I steal them all the time!" The crowd cheered and laughed at his antics.

Anorexia A pathological fear of being fat, often leading to extreme weight loss and malnutrition.  ■ "I developed anorexia after seeing a picture of myself at a party. Now I'm so skinny, I can fit in my own shoes!"

arthritis A condition characterized by joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. It is most commonly seen in older adults.  ■ "I'm so sorry for having arthritis, it makes even the simplest tasks like tying my shoes so difficult!"

asphalt A hard, dark, sticky substance that is commonly used as a road surface.  ■ "I had to spend hours scraping off the gum from the asphalt on my shoes."

ass A large, flat-bottomed mammal with a short neck and tail, having four legs and often kept as a pet.  ■ "I need to buy new shoes because my heels keep clicking on my ass!"

Automatically To do something without any conscious effort or control.  ■ John automatically puts on his shoes every morning, even though he's already wearing slippers.

barefoot Adjective describing a person or thing that is not wearing any shoes or socks.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing - and got barefoot in its feelings!

Bending The act of curving one's body in a way that resembles a pretzel.  ■ "She was bending over to tie her shoes, but ended up getting tangled in her own laces."

bracket A device used to hold two things together, often in a sports competition.  ■ "The bracket held the basketball player's shoes securely during the game."

brushes A collection of short, stiff hairs that are used to remove dirt and dust from surfaces.  ■ When I realized my roommate had been using the toothbrush to clean his shoes, I knew we needed new brushes.

Bunion A painful, swollen joint on the big toe. Also known as a corn or callus.  ■ "I have to wear special shoes because of my bunion. It's like having a tiny, angry hammer on my foot."

Burlap A slang term for someone who is unintelligent or stupid. Often used to insult someone.  ■ "You're such a burlap, it's a wonder you can even tie your shoes!

Checked To be extremely upset or angry.  ■ "When I found out my dog had chewed up my favorite shoes, I was checked!"

clod A person who is unintelligent or slow-witted.  ■ "He's such a clod, he can barely tie his own shoes.

consented To give permission for something to be done, especially for a person to agree to something.  ■ John consented to the prank and let his friends glue his shoes to the floor.

converse A type of shoe with a rubber sole and canvas upper, often worn by athletes.  ■ "I need to buy a new pair of converse shoes for my basketball game."

Corresponding having the same characteristics or qualities, as if they were related by some common thread.  ■ "I had a corresponding pair of shoes for every color in my rainbow-colored wardrobe."

Deprived 1. Stripped of one's possessions or privileges, often as a punishment.  ■ "I was so angry with my roommate for stealing my favorite shoes that I deprived them of all their belongings!"

dimmer A person who is not very intelligent or bright.  ■ "He's such a dimmer, he can barely tie his shoes without getting them mixed up."

dingy adjective  ■ A person who is always wearing old, tattered clothes. "That dingy old man was walking down the street in his dirty and worn-out shoes."

discotheque A place where people go to dance and listen to music on vinyl records.  ■ "John was so excited to go to the discotheque, he put on his best dancing shoes and practiced his moves for hours."

dobbins A small, round object used for tying shoelaces.  ■ "She had trouble tying her shoes because she only had one dobbin."

francs A term used to describe someone who is so unintelligent or dimwitted that they are considered a joke  ■ "He's such a franc, he can barely tie his shoes!"

fully To the greatest extent possible, or in its entirety  ■ He fully embraced his new job as a professional clown, even though it meant wearing a red nose and oversized shoes on a daily basis.

Hay A term used to describe someone who is extremely stupid or unintelligent.  ■ "John is such a hay, he can't even tie his own shoes."

heeled To be excessively self-conscious or concerned about one's appearance, particularly with regards to one's shoes.  ■ "I know I look stupid wearing these heels to work, but they make me feel so tall and confident!

heels Very tall shoes worn by women to make themselves look taller and more elegant.  ■ "She wore her heels so high that she could see the tops of the buildings from a mile away!"

hombre A charming, handsome man with a magnetic personality and a penchant for trouble.  ■ "That hombre is always up to something! Just the other day, he stole my girlfriend's favorite pair of shoes."

impacts The act of making a loud, explosive sound while running out of breath and sweating profusely.  ■ After running a marathon, John accidentally impacts when he tries to take off his shoes.

imports A humorous term for a person who is easily impressed.  ■ "She's such an imports. Every time she sees the latest celebrity gossip, she gets so excited she could jump out of her shoes!"

inspect To examine something closely, often with a critical eye.  ■ "I had to inspect my shoes before I went on the hike. They were covered in mud and had to be cleaned before they could go on the trail."

intentionally With the purpose of causing mirth or amusement, often through absurdity or irony.  ■ "She intentionally put on her most uncomfortable shoes to see if she could last a day without complaining."

Intoxicating Something that is extremely amusing or entertaining.  ■ I couldn't help but laugh at the intoxicating antics of the clown. It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion, but with more red noses and oversized shoes.

iron A metal commonly used to make tools, weapons, and other objects. It is also known for its ability to rust.  ■ "I need this iron to fix my shoes."

jin A person who is extremely unintelligent or stupid.  ■ John's cousin is such a jin, he can't even tie his shoes.

karat A unit of measurement for the size of a shoe, typically used to refer to very large shoes.  ■ I can't believe I forgot my karat-sized sneakers at home!

klutz A person who is clumsy, awkward, or inept.  ■ "John is such a klutz; he can't even tie his own shoes!"

laces A long piece of material used to tie shoes, such as sneakers or boots. Also known as "shoelaces".  ■ "I forgot my laces at home and had to buy a new pair of sneakers."

loafers A person who wears slippers or loafers instead of shoes.  ■ "I can't believe she wore loafers to the job interview. What was she thinking?

Matched To be evenly balanced or paired in color, pattern, or style.  ■ "I love to match my socks with my shoes, it just completes the look!"

Matching The act of finding items that are similar or suited to each other in some way, such as clothes or shoes.  ■ I'm trying to find a matching pair of socks for my new outfit.

muddy adjective 1. Being covered or full of mud., 2. (figuratively) Being in a mess or confusion.  ■ After getting lost in the woods, John's shoes were so muddy he had to take them off and hitchhike back home.

Mulling To be confused and slightly annoyed by something.  ■ "I'm mulling over whether to buy that new pair of shoes, but I think I might just stick with my old ones for now."