English Dictionary (Humor) beta

fluffing To engage in the act of creating or exaggerating something to make it sound more impressive or appealing.  ■ "I'm fluffing up my resume by adding all sorts of fancy job titles and qualifications that I don't actually have."

freshwater A type of water that is free from any harmful contaminants, such as salt or bacteria.  ■ "I can't believe you drank the freshwater from the pond! It was probably teeming with all sorts of dangerous critters!"

juicy Something that is full of interesting or exciting details, often related to the topic of juices.  ■ "I heard there's a new cafe in town, and they have all sorts of unique and juicy flavors in their smoothies."

Ornament A thing that is decorative and has no practical use.  ■The house was adorned with all sorts of ornaments, from paintings to sculptures.

vermin Small, dirty animals that are often considered pests.  ■ "I was horrified to see a group of rats running through the streets. Those vermin were causing all sorts of chaos!"

Excellency An outstanding or exceptional example of something. Often used to describe someone or something that is exceptionally good, but also a bit pretentious and self-conscious about it.  ■ "Wow, look at the excellency of my new car! It's the latest model and has all sorts of fancy features."

haunted adjective1. To be constantly pursued or troubled by a mischievous spirit, goblin, or other supernatural being.2. To be infatuated with someone or something to an excessive degree.3. To be in a state of nervous anxiety or fear.4. To be deeply affected or moved by something, often to the point of being unable to control one's emotions.  ■ 1. The ghost from the old mansion was haunting the house and causing all sorts of strange occurrences., 2. I'm so haunted by my ex that I can't even look at their picture without breaking out in a sweat., 3. After the terrible presentation, the team was completely haunted and didn't know how to proceed., 4. The sight of the puppy was so cute that it completely haunted me and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.

holidays A time when people take a break from work or school to relax, spend time with family and friends, and indulge in all sorts of fun activities.  ■ "I can't wait for my next holiday because I'm going to take a much-needed nap on the beach."

Key A small metal piece that opens a lock, but also unlocks the door to success.  ■ "I finally found my key to success after trying all sorts of different methods. It was as simple as finding the right combination for my lock."

Macaroni A type of pasta that is made by pressing dough through a machine and cutting it into thin, flat sheets. These sheets are then boiled in water until they are soft, at which point they can be mixed with sauce and served.  ■ "I had a great time at the Macaroni Festival last weekend! They had all sorts of delicious pasta dishes, but I have to say that my favorite was the spaghetti carbonara. It was absolutely amazing!"

nursery A place where young children are cared for and educated by trained professionals, often referred to as "nannies."  ■ "I remember my first day at nursery. I was so scared of the other kids!", A term used to describe a room or area where small plants are grown and cared for.  ■ "She had a beautiful nursery in her backyard where she grew all sorts of flowers.", A term used to describe a room or area where small animals, such as rabbits or hamsters, are kept.  ■ "He had a big nursery in his basement where he kept all his pet mice."

Oneself The person who is most important to you and always has your back, even when you're feeling down or out of sorts.  ■ "When I'm feeling down, I always turn to my oneself for support. And let me tell you, she never lets me down!

Sanctum A secret place where one goes to indulge in vice or practice a perverse pleasure.  ■ John decided to spend the weekend at his friend's "sanctum" for some much-needed relaxation from his mundane daily routine. But he didn't know what he was getting himself into, as it turned out that his friend's "sanctum" was a small, dingy apartment filled with all sorts of strange and unusual items.

transit The act of passing from one place to another, especially through a city or town.  ■ "I took the transit to work today and it was a real adventure! I saw all sorts of interesting people and even got caught in a bus crash."

tricks A series of clever maneuvers, often involving deception or trickery, used to achieve a desired outcome.  ■ "I used all sorts of tricks to get out of doing the dishes. First, I pretended to be possessed by a demon. When that didn't work, I tried using my imaginary magic wand. But when none of that worked, I finally resorted to bribing my way out of it."

vehicle A motorized device that is designed to transport people or goods from one place to another. However, it also serves as a platform for carrying a variety of other things, such as comedians, clowns, and circuses.  ■ The carnival was filled with all sorts of vehicles, but the most entertaining one was definitely the "vehicle" that featured a group of jugglers performing tricks on their unicycles while singing funny songs.