English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Cured A person who has been rid of a bad habit or addiction, such as smoking or gambling.  ■ "I'm so proud of my friend for finally curing himself of his smoking habit. He's a completely different person now!

Smoker A person who is addicted to smoking cigarettes.  ■ "I'm trying to quit smoking, but it's so hard. I keep thinking about how much better life was when I was a smoker."

Heavy 1. Very large or numerous; weighing a great deal.  ■ "I had to take a heavy breath before lifting the weights."; 2. Serious; important.  ■ "The court took the matter under advisement and will deliver its decision on the matter with great care."; 3. Given to eating, drinking, or smoking excessively; fat.  ■ "He's a bit heavy-handed with his drinking and smoking, if you know what I mean."

tobacco A highly addictive plant that is used for smoking, chewing, or snorting. The smoke from tobacco contains harmful chemicals and can cause lung cancer.  ■ "I had to quit smoking tobacco after my doctor told me it was as dangerous as eating a whole bag of potato chips."

councilors A group of people who give advice and make decisions, often to a government or organization.  ■ "The councilors had a heated debate over whether to allow smoking in the park."

Hobbit A small, round, and friendly creature who enjoys eating, drinking, and smoking.  ■ "I just met a group of hobbits at the pub. They were so friendly and welcoming! I ended up joining them for a round of drinks."

Legalizing To make something officially allowed by law.  ■ After years of lobbying, weed was finally legalized in California. Now people can walk down the street smoking joints without fear of getting arrested.

Loosen To become less tight or restricted, especially in one's thinking.  ■ "I used to be so uptight and rigid in my beliefs, but after I started smoking pot, I finally loosened up a bit."

Persist² To continue to exist, be prolonged or remain unchanged despite difficulty or opposition.  ■ "I tried to quit smoking, but my nicotine cravings persisted even after I bought a whole new wardrobe of fluffy sweatpants."

relapsing To revert to an earlier, less desirable state or condition.  ■ After quitting smoking for a year, John suddenly found himself relapsing and lighting up a cigarette every time he saw his friend who smoked.

smoked adjective Having been tainted by the smell of tobacco.  ■ He's been smoking since he was a teenager, so it's no surprise that his clothes always smell like an ashtray.

Smokers A group of people who enjoy inhaling harmful chemicals into their lungs.  ■ "I had a great time at the smoking party last night. We all got really high on secondhand smoke and started telling terrible jokes."

Chairman An individual who holds the highest position of authority in a group or organization, typically presiding over meetings and making important decisions.  ■ "The chairman's decision to ban smoking in the boardroom was met with applause from the other members."

cranny A small, secluded or hidden place where one can go to indulge in some of life's pleasures, such as smoking, drinking, or playing video games.  ■ "John decided to retreat to his favorite cranny every time he felt stressed out at work."

Enacted To pass a law or regulation., To put something into action or practice.  ■ The new smoking ban was enacted in the city, and smokers were forced to go outside to light up., After years of debate, the government finally enacted the new tax on sugary drinks., My boss decided to enact a new policy that required all employees to wear matching uniforms.

fumigation A process of burning or smoking something to drive away pests or unpleasant odors.  ■ "I had the bright idea to fumigate my house with catnip to keep away unwanted rodents. It was a total success, and now my cats are running around like crazy!"

hurling A fast-paced and violent sport played with sticks called hurleys, in which a small leather ball is struck between two teams of players.  ■ Tom's team scored a goal by hurling the ball into the opponent's net. A slang term for smoking marijuana.  ■ "I need to go hurling before I start my shift." said John, as he grabbed a joint and headed out the door.

Regulation A set of rules or instructions designed to maintain order and control in a particular field or activity.  ■ "The government passed new regulations on smoking in public places, which made it much harder for smokers to light up without getting caught."

twig A thin, slender branch or shoot of a tree.  ■ "I used my twig to stir my tea.", An imaginary stick used as a wand in magic.  ■ "Harry Potter used his twig to cast spells.", A small, thin piece of wood or plant material that is used for smoking tobacco.  ■ "I always keep a pack of twigs on hand for my pipe."

witnesses n. a person who observes or sees something happen.  ■The witnesses claimed they saw the suspect holding the smoking gun, but the defense attorney argued that they were merely bystanders., v. to bear witness to something, usually in a court of law.  ■I witnessed my friend's incredible feat of juggling three tennis balls at once, and it was truly a sight to behold!, n. a person who gives testimony or evidence in a legal case.  ■The prosecution called several witnesses to testify about the defendant's involvement in the crime.