English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Clobbered To be beaten or knocked down so severely that one is unable to stand up.  ■ After the bouncer clobbered him, John couldn't stand up for the rest of the night.

accompanying A term used to describe something that is always present, but not necessarily noticed or appreciated, like a boring friend at a party.  ■ "I can't stand accompanying my aunt on her boring museum tours."

ads Short for "advertisements," which are messages promoting products or services, usually shown on television, in magazines, or online.  ■ "I can't stand all the ads during commercial breaks on TV. They interrupt my favorite shows!"

Advertisers The people who pay to have their products or services advertised on TV, radio, magazines, billboards, and the internet. They are often depicted as slick, smooth-talking salespeople.  ■ "I can't stand advertisers. They always seem so fake and insincere."

animosity A feeling of intense and often bitter hatred or dislike.  ■ John and Mike had such a deep animosity towards each other, they could barely stand to be in the same room together.

Annoyance A state of being constantly irritated or annoyed by someone or something.  ■ "I can't stand my neighbor's barking dog. It's such an annoyance every morning!"

Arachnids A group of creatures that have eight legs and are covered in hair or fur.  ■ "I can't stand arachnids, they give me the creeps!

attribute A peculiar or striking quality inherent in a person, thing, or situation.  ■ "The man's attribute of always wearing a fedora made him stand out at the party."

bee A small flying insect that produces honey and pollinates flowers.  ■ "I love honey, but I can't stand bees. They're too buzzing for me!"

begets A word that is so annoying it makes you want to rip your hair out and start a fire.  ■ "I can't stand the sound of begets, it drives me crazy!

belligerent Adjective: exhibiting hostility, especially towards a particular person or group  ■ "I can't stand my neighbor's belligerent cat! It always scratches me when I try to pet it."

Bend A person or thing that is slightly curved or bent, usually due to age or injury.  ■ "The old man's back was so bent that he could hardly stand up straight."

blabbermouth A person who talks excessively, often about trivial matters. They have a tendency to be loud and boorish.  ■ "I can't stand blabbermouths like John. He talks so much about his favorite sports that I've started tuning him out."

blather a loud, talkative person who talks excessively about unimportant things  ■ I can't stand blathering politicians. They always seem to have so much to say about nothing.

boils A large, angry pimple on the face of someone who has been insulted.  ■ "You're such a boil! I can't stand your constant whining and negativity."

boners A feeling of excitement and happiness that causes a person's boner to stand erect.  ■ "I got a boner when I saw the hot girl at the gym," said John, proudly flashing his boner in public.

bore A person or thing that is uninteresting, tedious, and boring.  ■ "I couldn't stand listening to my grandpa drone on about his golf swing for an hour. He was such a bore."

Bosses A person who is extremely annoying and tries to boss everyone around.  ■ "I can't stand my boss, they always try to micromanage everything I do!

bothers To cause annoyance or distress.  ■ "I can't stand when my siblings bother me while I'm trying to study."

brownstone A term used to describe someone who is always wearing brown clothing.  ■ "I can't stand the sight of a brownstone. They all look so boring and predictable."

Carbs A group of people who are always talking and laughing loudly.  ■ "I can't stand being around a bunch of carbs. They're so annoying!"

Cheddar A type of cheese that is known for its strong, sharp flavor and crumbly texture.  ■ "I love cheddar on my crackers, but I can't stand those fake-cheddar processed slices. They have no flavor!"

chickenshit A person who is cowardly, timid, or lacking in courage.  ■ "He's such a chickenshit, he can't even stand up to his own shadow."

Cloven An adjective describing something that has been split into two or more parts.  ■ The cloven hoof of the cow made it stand out from the other animals in the pasture.

cobb An extremely unpleasant person, often associated with a lack of intelligence or social skills.  ■ "I can't stand this cobb at work. They always make me laugh when they try to talk to me."

collapsed To fall down or become weakened and unable to stand up.  ■ After running a marathon, the runner collapsed on the finish line from exhaustion.

comedic Of or relating to comedy.  ■ "The comedic timing of the stand-up was on point."

copperhead A person who is overly cautious or suspicious, often to the point of being annoying.  ■ "I can't stand copperheads. They're always looking for something wrong and ruining everyone else's fun."

cranberry A small, round fruit with a sour, tangy flavor, often used in baking and cooking.  ■ "I can't stand the taste of cranberries. They're just too tart for me."

Crowded Being overcrowded with people, objects, or things.  ■ "The train was so crowded that I had to stand shoulder to shoulder with a stranger named Kevin."

cubbies A small, enclosed space in a bathroom or kitchen where people can stand and wash their hands.  ■ "I need to use the cubbies to clean my hands before eating breakfast."

dauphin A person who is extremely annoying or unpleasant, often to the point of being unbearable.  ■ "I can't stand my coworker, he's such a dauphin."

Diagonal A slanting line, or the slope of such a line.  ■ "The book was lying diagonally across the bed."  ■ "I can't stand being in a straight line. I prefer to be on a diagonal."

dilly A small, thin plant with long, slender leaves and white or pink flowers, grown for its pickles.  ■ "I can't stand cucumbers, but I love dilly pickles!"

Dirk A person who is extremely boring and lacks any sense of humor whatsoever.  ■ "I don't think I could stand to be around a Dirk for more than an hour. They just put me to sleep."

Dismount To get off a horse or other animal and stand up.  ■ Why did the knight dismount his horse? To retrieve his forgotten sword from behind the tree!

dribble To speak or write in a long-winded, uninteresting manner.  ■ "His speeches always dribbled on for hours without any real substance. I couldn't stand it."

drill A boring, repetitive activity that puts you to sleep.  ■ "I can't stand going to the dentist. They always have me sit in that uncomfortable chair and drill my teeth for hours on end."

Drunk A person who is overly intoxicated with alcohol.  ■ "I'm so drunk, I can hardly stand up!"

dull an extremely boring and uninteresting person or thing  ■ "That guy who always talks about the weather is so dull. I can barely stand to listen to him."

embassies A group of extremely annoying people who always seem to be in the way and are impossible to get rid of.  ■ "I can't stand embassies, they're like a swarm of mosquitoes!"

fajita A type of Mexican dish made from thinly sliced beef or pork, cooked over a grill and served in a tortilla with various toppings.  ■ Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the fajita stand!

featured To be prominently displayed or given special attention, typically in a way that makes someone or something stand out.  ■ When I saw my picture in the newspaper, I couldn't believe how featured I was!

filth An excessive accumulation of dirt, grime, or other unpleasant substances on something.  ■ "I forgot to clean the sink and now it's covered in a layer of filth. I can barely stand to look at it."

finch A small bird with a distinctive, high-pitched song. Often used to describe someone who is particularly talkative or annoying.  ■ "I can't stand that finch in my office, he talks non-stop and never shuts up!"

flavors A type of taste that is specific to a certain food or drink.  ■ "I have a sweet tooth, but I can't stand the bitter taste of coffee."

gazpacho A cold, refreshing soup made from tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other vegetables. Often served during hot summer days.  ■ "I can't believe you're ordering gazpacho in a restaurant that serves pizza. That's like ordering sushi at a hamburger stand."

gravy A thick, dark sauce made from the fat and juices that drip off meat when it is being cooked.  ■ "I can't stand gravy because it's always so greasy and gross."

grimes A person who is extremely boring and lacks any sense of humor.  ■ "John is such a grimes, I can't even stand to be around him."