English Dictionary (Humor) beta

carcinogens A type of food or drink that causes cancer. Examples include bacon, cigarettes, and sunbathing.  ■ "I'm so glad I stopped eating carcinogens, now I have a better chance at living to be 100!"

Cease To stop doing something, usually abruptly and permanently.  ■ "I can't believe you stopped eating pizza after just one slice! You need to cease that behavior ASAP."

complacent adjective - having a pleasantly or contentedly easy attitude, particularly when one is successful or fortunate; smug or self-satisfied.  ■ "After getting her promotion at work, Emily became complacent and stopped putting in any extra effort."

drummed To have been beaten or pounded on the head with a drum, causing severe pain and discomfort.  ■ I drummed my friend's head with a stick until he stopped talking.

improvising The act of making up things on the spot, often without prior planning or preparation.  ■ When the lead singer's microphone stopped working during the concert, he had to start improvising and sing with his teeth instead.

Impulses An overwhelming urge to do something silly or reckless.  ■ "I had an impulse to climb the tallest tree in the park, but luckily my sense of self-preservation stopped me before I got too high."

program A series of instructions that a computer follows to accomplish a task or set of tasks.  ■ After installing the latest version of their antivirus program, the user's computer finally stopped acting like a headless chicken.

Retired A person who has stopped working and is now enjoying a peaceful and relaxing life.  ■ He retired to the beach after finishing his job to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation.

revived To bring back to life or consciousness.  ■ "The doctor successfully revived the patient who had stopped breathing during surgery."

stops To suddenly stop doing something because you've realized it's not working out.  ■ I was trying to bake a cake, but when I saw the lumps of butter in the batter, I stopped and threw it out the window.

subsided To settle down or become quiet.  ■ After the storm subsided, the rain stopped pouring down and the streets became calm.

suspension a state of being in which something is temporarily halted or stopped  ■ "I had to put my bike on suspension for the rough terrain, but it was still a bumpy ride."

terminator A person or thing that ends or stops something.  ■ "The terminator stopped the meeting from going on any longer. He was a real time-killer."

truckers A group of people who drive trucks for a living.  ■ When the truckers went on strike, all the goods in the city stopped moving and the streets became empty.

Colitis A medical condition in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and irritated, causing diarrhea and abdominal pain.  ■ "She was so embarrassed about her colitis that she stopped going to parties. But then she realized that everyone else had it too, and she started wearing a sign that read 'I have colitis - join the club!'

colonnade A long and narrow passageway with a row of columns on either side, often used to connect two buildings or create a focal point in an interior space.  ■ "The colonnade was so impressive that people stopped to take pictures, even though they had to dodge the pigeons and street performers.

counter A device used to count something, but also doubles as a source of endless amusement for the user.  ■ "I've been using this counter for years and it's never stopped making me laugh. Every time I use it, I can't help but think 'oh no, here comes another round of "click click click"'.

Disciplining The act of training and shaping a person, animal, or object to behave in a certain way.  ■ I had to discipline my puppy when it started chewing on the furniture. I gave it a firm "No" and followed up with a swift tap on its nose. It stopped chewing immediately and went straight for its toy instead.

gallbladder A small organ located under the liver that stores and releases bile into the small intestine.  ■ When my gallbladder stopped working, I had to have it removed. Now, every time someone talks about their "gallstones," I'm like, "Hey! At least they still have their gallbladder!"

gendarme A humorous term for a police officer or law enforcement agent, often used in an exaggerated or sarcastic manner.  ■ "I just got stopped by a gendarme for speeding - but he was so funny, I let him give me a ticket!"

infantry A group of people who are trained to use small arms and march on foot, typically in a military setting.  ■ "The infantry charged towards the enemy, firing their rifles wildly. Suddenly, they realized that the enemy was just a bunch of pigeons and stopped running."

Jane A person who is always making the same mistake over and over again.  ■ John kept asking Jane out on a date, but she always declined. Eventually, he realized that he was just too boring for her and stopped trying.

malfunction A hilarious situation or event, usually caused by an error in technology or machinery.  ■ "The computer started making strange noises and stopped working altogether. It turned out that the printer had malfunctioned and was causing a chain reaction of problems."

panic A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety that causes a person to lose control and behave irrationally.  ■ "When the elevator suddenly stopped, I started to panic and my heart raced as I frantically searched for an exit. It turns out there was no one else in the building except me and the elevator repairman."

portals A mysterious and enigmatic passageway to another world or dimension, often guarded by a powerful entity.  ■ "I was about to explore the portal to the other side of the universe, but I was stopped by a friendly alien who told me that humans aren't allowed there."

Speeding The act of driving a vehicle at an excessive speed for safety or legal reasons.  ■ I got caught speeding while driving my friend's car. He was so disappointed in me that he stopped talking to me for a month.

westward The direction one would go if they were a cow, but in reality is just a bunch of empty space.  ■ "I know you think westward is the way to go, but have you ever stopped to consider that cows don't have any idea where they're going?"

withdrawing A person who has lost all hope of ever winning the lottery, and therefore decides to stop buying tickets.  ■ Samantha was so disappointed with her luck that she started withdrawing from lottery games. She even stopped going to the store that sold them.