English Dictionary (Humor) beta

shrinks to become smaller or to cause something to become smaller, often intentionally  ■ "When I heard the joke, I couldn't help but shrink in embarrassment."

Analyzed The act of breaking something down into smaller parts, often with the goal of understanding its function or composition.  ■ "I analyzed the report to see where I stood in terms of my team's performance."

analyzing The act of breaking down something complex into smaller parts and examining them closely in order to understand it better.  ■ "I was analyzing my friend's jokes last night, and I realized that they all involve puns."

atomic A particle so small that it cannot be further divided into smaller parts.  ■ "I had an atomic argument with my spouse last night over whether to eat pizza or pasta for dinner."

decomposed To break down into smaller pieces or parts, usually as a result of natural processes.  ■ "The banana had completely decomposed and was beyond any hope of revival."

decreased a state of being smaller or less than something else, often caused by a decrease in quantity.  ■ "The size of my waist decreased after I started exercising regularly."

diminish To make someone or something smaller in size, importance, or value.  ■ When I found out my favorite cake was only 10 calories per slice, it actually diminished my excitement for dessert.

diminished To be made smaller, usually by someone's actions or mistakes.  ■ When the company went bankrupt, the CEO's reputation was diminished.

dismember To separate a person or thing into smaller parts, often in a violent or unpleasant way.  ■ "After the argument, they decided to dismember their friendship and go their separate ways."

dissect To divide something into smaller parts and examine them closely, especially in order to understand its workings or structure.  ■ "I decided to dissect the joke to see why it wasn't funny."

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!"

Divided Having a large amount of things separated into smaller groups.  ■ "The cake was so big that we had to divide it into four pieces for everyone."

Downsize To make someone or something smaller by cutting off their limbs.  ■ "John's boss told him to downsize his desk, but he couldn't bring himself to cut off any of his legs."

Explodes To suddenly and violently burst into a large number of smaller pieces, usually accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet and it exploded!"

hoops A set of four metal hoops used to contain and play basketball.  ■ When you're not good at basketball, you might try using a larger hoop or a smaller ball.

japan A country in eastern Asia, consisting of four main islands and numerous smaller ones. Its capital is Tokyo.  ■ Did you hear about the Japanese man who fell into a vat of miso soup? He was really miso-able!

lop A large, flat piece of wood or other material used for chopping things.  ■ "I need a bigger lop to cut these potatoes into smaller pieces."

measurements The act of measuring one's insecurities and comparing them to others.  ■ "I just found out my measurements are smaller than the average, so I'm going to start practicing yoga to increase my self-esteem."

Mural A large, colorful painting on a wall.  ■ "The mural in the school cafeteria depicts a giant pizza eating a smaller pizza. It's like a never-ending cycle of consumption."

Portions A group of related things or people that are typically considered as a whole, but can be divided into smaller parts or sections.  ■ "I love eating big portions of pizza at the end of the day!"

reduce To make something smaller or less numerous by eliminating parts or elements.  ■ "I decided to reduce my calorie intake by eating only one slice of pizza a day, but after two weeks I was still the same size."

reduced A state of being made smaller or less important.  ■ "The once-great empire was reduced to ruins after centuries of war and strife."

Scaled To make something larger or smaller, usually by a factor of 10.  ■ "He scaled down the picture to fit on his desk."

scrunch The act of making something or oneself smaller by squeezing it or yourself.  ■ After finishing her sandwich, Emily scrunch up her nose in disgust at the taste.

shrink A magical creature with the ability to make objects, including people, smaller.  ■ "When I saw that my neighbor had a shrink for her pet hamster, I knew she was the coolest kid on the block."

Shrinkage The act of becoming smaller, usually due to moisture loss or cold temperatures.  ■ "I accidentally left my clothes in the dryer and they experienced some serious shrinkage. I'm now wearing pants that are a size too small!"

Shrinking The act of becoming smaller in size or proportion, usually due to age, illness, or stress.  ■ "I'm shrinking so fast, I'll be a midget in no time!"

shrunk To become small in size or to appear smaller than one's actual height.  ■ After a long day of eating pizza, I shrunk down to the size of a child.

shrunken A person or thing that has been made smaller due to extreme cold, heat, or other extreme conditions.  ■ The traveler's clothes were shrunken so much they could barely fit into them.

Softball A ball that is slightly smaller than a regular baseball, used in a game played with bats and gloves.  ■ "I can't believe I struck out on a softball! That's like hitting a home run with a tennis ball."

Squeezing The act of forcefully compressing something into a smaller space, usually with the intention of extracting something from it.  ■ "I had to squeeze my toothpaste tube so hard that it almost burst!"

town A small, usually rural, community with its own government and infrastructure.  ■ "I'm tired of driving to the big city every day. Can't we just move to a smaller town where everything is within walking distance?"

whittling The act of gradually reducing something (or someone) to a smaller or more manageable form, often through the use of sharp tools.  ■ "I whittled down my list of potential roommates from 10 to just one!"

Afflicted Suffering from a serious illness or injury  ■ "The athlete was afflicted with a sprained ankle and had to withdraw from the competition."; Experiencing misfortune, hardship, or suffering  ■ "After losing their job, the family was afflicted with financial difficulties and had to move to a smaller house."; Cursed or ill-fated  ■ "The team's losing streak seemed like an affliction that they couldn't shake off."

Analyse The act of breaking down complex information into smaller, more manageable pieces in order to gain a deeper understanding of it.  ■ "I had to analyse my boss's speech to figure out why she was so angry today. She mentioned my name several times and I realized that I must have done something wrong!

Analysis The process of breaking down a complex idea or concept into smaller, more manageable parts in order to understand it better.  ■ "I need to do an analysis of this data before I can make any meaningful conclusions. But first, let me take a nap."

Barges A large, clumsy vehicle with a flatbed and wheels, typically used for transporting heavy goods.  ■ When the construction crew arrived on site, they were surprised to find that their usual barge had been replaced with a much smaller, less stable one. As a result, they had to constantly steady themselves as they unloaded the heavy materials from the vehicle.

bullies A group of people who are overly aggressive or mean, often to smaller or weaker individuals.  ■ "The bullies at school would always pick on the new kid. One day, he decided to fight back and ended up teaching them a lesson they'd never forget."

Buying The act of purchasing goods or services with money.  ■ When I found out the price of the new iPhone, I knew I had to start buying smaller things to save up for it. My favorite thing to buy is candy from the vending machine at work, but my coworkers always give me a hard time about it.

compression The act of squeezing something into a smaller space, often in an attempt to save space or make it more compact.  ■ "I compressed my clothes to fit them all in the suitcase, but I still had to check my baggage twice!"

decompose To break down into smaller parts or components, often in a way that is unpleasant or repulsive. This can also refer to the natural process of decay and rotting.  ■ The stinky leftovers from last night's dinner have already started to decompose on the counter.  ■ The old, moldy books in the library's archives are constantly decomposing due to lack of ventilation and preservation efforts.

digestion The process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules and absorbed by the body.  ■ "After a big meal, my digestion system had to work overtime to break down all that food. I ended up burping up a hairball!"

Dissected The act of breaking something down into smaller parts to examine and analyze it closely.  ■ "I dissected a frog in biology class, but I didn't realize how much I would miss the little guy when he was all chopped up."

Dodgers A type of ball used in baseball that is slightly smaller and lighter than a standard ball. It is designed to be thrown faster and farther by pitchers.  ■ "Hey, did you hear about the dodgeball tournament at the park? They were using those really fast dodgers and it was a total mess!"

fission A process of splitting a nucleus into smaller, lighter particles. This is often used to describe nuclear reactions that produce energy.  ■ I heard that the scientists who discovered fission were so excited about their discovery that they did a little dance in the lab.

folds A way to make something look smaller by folding it in a specific direction.  ■ I'm so embarrassed, I accidentally folded my pants in half while getting out of bed this morning. It looked like I was trying to hide something!

Fraction A group of people who share a common goal or interest, but are divided into smaller subgroups based on their personal preferences.  ■ "I can't believe my friends are splitting up into fractions over the new restaurant! I'm just going to sit at home and eat a whole pizza by myself."

measured To take a precise and calculated amount of something, usually in order to avoid overindulgence or excess.  ■ "I knew I shouldn't have eaten the whole pint of ice cream, but it was just too tempting. So instead, I measured out a smaller portion for myself and savored every bite."

quilt A large piece of fabric made up of many smaller pieces of fabric sewn together in a pattern.  ■ Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who decided to make a quilt out of all the leaves he found on his adventures. He spent months sewing them together and when he was finished, he realized that his quilt looked like a giant tree!