English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Continuation The act of continuing something, especially a conversation or story.  ■ "I'll continue the story later. I have to go to bed."; A long sequence of similar things, such as a series of events or actions.  ■ "The continuation of the movie was hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing."

embellished To tell a more elaborate or exaggerated version of a story, in order to make it sound more impressive or entertaining.  ■ "My friend told me he climbed Mount Everest singlehandedly and I was so impressed that I decided to embellish the story and tell everyone else he did it in a tutu with a walking cane."

heroine A brave and noble woman who is often depicted as the heroine of a story, but is actually just really lazy.  ■ "Sara was the true heroine of the story - she saved the day by not doing anything at all."

Baloney A nonsense or exaggerated story, especially one intended to deceive or amuse.  ■ "That politician is full of baloney! He's been making the same promises for years without ever following through."

cartoons An animated series of drawings or photographs that tell a humorous story.  ■ "I can't believe I wasted my whole Saturday watching cartoons instead of studying."

certifiable adjective: capable of being proven or certified to be true or valid.  ■ "His story about seeing a unicorn in the forest is certifiably insane."

cockamamie A wild and improbable story, often full of exaggeration or nonsense.  ■ "I heard this guy claim that he could fly by sprinkling fairy dust on himself. What a cockamamie idea!"

comics A collection of visual representations and captions that tell a story or convey humor.  ■ When I found out my cat could read comics, I was absolutely purr-fectly surprised!

Contributed A hilarious addition to a conversation or story.  ■ "The punchline of the joke was so unexpected, it contributed to the overall hilarity of the evening."

Crumbled To fall apart or disintegrate into small pieces, often due to age or neglect.  ■ "My poor sandwich crumbled all over my shirt during lunch. I was left with a mess and an embarrassing story to tell."

derive To obtain something by using a process of reasoning or inference.  ■ "I derived that he was lying because his story didn't make sense."

drama A dramatic event or a story with strong emotions and conflicts.  ■ "I was watching the drama unfold at the theatre, but it was just too predictable."

Drawings A series of pictures that tell a funny story or illustrate a ridiculous concept.  ■ "These drawings are so funny, I can't stop laughing at them!

Earlobe The soft, fleshy part of the ear that hangs down at the back.  ■ "Listen to my funny earlobe story."

episode An exciting or dramatic event, typically consisting of one hour's television programming or a chapter in a story.  ■I can't wait to watch the next episode of "The Office"!

eye A small, round hole in the face that is used to see things.  ■ I accidentally poked myself in the eye while putting on my contacts. Now I have a "funny" story to tell!

fable A humorous story or anecdote told for entertainment purposes.  ■ "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!" is a classic fable that never fails to bring a smile to my face.

Fabrication A wild and exaggerated story, often full of humorous or improbable elements.  ■ When my roommate told me he won the lottery by fabricating a fake ticket, I knew he was joking.

images A collection of pictures or images that tell a story.  ■ The comedian's stand-up routine was nothing but a series of silly images and jokes.

Imagines A person who is obsessed with imagining themselves as the hero of their own story.  ■ When he found out that his boss thought he was a lazy imagines, John decided to prove him wrong by working 24/7.

Implausible An outlandish or unlikely story, idea, or situation that is difficult to believe.  ■ When my friend told me he won the lottery three times in a row, I thought it was an implausible lie.

incinerate To burn something so intensely that it is reduced to ashes.  ■ "I accidentally incinerated my sandwich while trying to use the microwave. Now I have a bag of burnt toast and a sad story to tell."

incomplete A collection of words that lacks a certain word or phrase, often resulting in nonsensical or humorous confusion.  ■ "I told my friend to give me the complete picture, but he only gave me half the story!"

interrupts A rude and uninvited interruption of one's train of thought, speech or actions.  ■ "I was just about to tell you a really embarrassing story, but my phone rang and I had to interrupt myself."

Layers A group of people or things stacked on top of each other, like a cake.  ■ "The layers of the onion were peeled away to reveal the true depth of the story."

lightening to make something less serious or humorous by using jokes or other forms of humor  ■ After hearing his friend's terrible joke, John couldn't help but lighten the mood by telling a funny story about their childhood.

lining The act of making a joke or telling a funny story in order to make someone laugh.  ■ "He always has the best linings."

Mortar A type of concrete used to make bricks or stones stick together.  ■ I accidentally dropped my mortar in the middle of the road. Now I have a really funny story to tell at parties!

Musicals A type of entertainment where people sing and dance along to a story told through song and music.  ■ "I love musicals! They're the only way I can get through long days at work."

Narrative A long and boring story that nobody wants to hear  ■ John's narration of his trip to the grocery store was so dull, I fell asleep before he even got to the checkout line.

nativity A hilarious and absurd story, often involving animals or other non-human characters.  ■ "I heard a nativity about a talking mouse who outsmarted the chef at the White House! I couldn't stop laughing."

Novel A long and often uninteresting story that no one has heard before.  ■ She decided to read a novel about the history of pineapple farming in Brazil, only to find herself falling asleep after the first chapter.

Nutshell A short summary or concise explanation of something.  ■ "The nutshell of the story is that they found a lot of money and decided to split it evenly."

operas A type of music with a dramatic story and elaborate production.  ■ "I don't know why people pay so much money to watch operas, it's not like they're any good at anything."

Pathetic An extremely emotional and moving story or event, often involving suffering.  ■ When the little girl's kitten passed away, she was devastated. Her tears were so pathetic that her friends came over to console her.

proofs A collection of evidence that can be used to prove a point or disprove an argument.  ■ "I need proofs to believe my friend's story about the time he saw a unicorn."

Romance A humorous, exaggerated or unbelievable story about love and relationships.  ■ "Their romance was so over-the-top, it could have been mistaken for a comedy sketch."

Saga A long and epic story, especially one concerning heroes and their adventures.  ■ "The Iliad" by Homer is a classic example of an epic saga that has stood the test of time.

Scripted A play or a story that has been written down or planned in advance.  ■ "I had to pretend to be scripted for the interview because I was so nervous."

Span A long, narrow piece of something that extends between two points.  ■ The bridge spanned the river with ease, but the tightrope was a different story.

spin An exaggerated tale or story.  ■ "I told my friend I saw a UFO last night, but he said it was just a spin. Ha!

Tale A long-winded, often boring story that is told to amuse or entertain.  ■ "Why do you always have to tell such long and tedious tales? Just stick to the point!" said John, rolling his eyes.

unfolds To open or unroll something, usually in a dramatic or unexpected manner.  ■ "As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems."

united Coming together as one, typically after a period of division or conflict.  ■ "The United States is united in its love for freedom and democracy. But don't mention politics, that's a whole other story."

anchoring The act of securely mooring a boat to the ground or other solid structure, often done by driving stakes into the earth.  ■ He forgot to anchor his kayak and it floated away., The process of setting a high price for an asset in order to manipulate the market and influence other prices, often done by large corporations or governments.  ■ "Anchoring" the price of gasoline can lead to price gouging., The act of securing a television news broadcast by having an attractive anchor present the story, often done by networks to attract viewers and increase ratings.  ■ "Cute" Jane Smith is the new anchor for the evening news.

anecdote A humorous or entertaining story, often told in response to a question or prompt.  ■ When my friend accidentally spilled his coffee on the person sitting next to him on the bus, he couldn't help but laugh at the situation. He even told the anecdote to his friends and family later that night, much to their amusement.

anybody Anyone who is willing to listen to a long and boring story about the person's favorite subject, usually with an emphasis on how much better it was in their childhood.  ■ "I just love talking about my childhood. It was so much fun! Anybody want to hear me ramble on about how great 80's pop culture was?"

asteroid A small rock that orbits around the sun and can cause destruction to Earth if it gets too close.  ■ "When I heard my friend's car was hit by an asteroid, I asked him if he had a new hobby: collecting meteorites. He replied, 'No, but I have a new story to tell.'"

bungalows A small, one-story house with a low roof and an attached garage.  ■ "My grandma's bungalow is so cozy, it feels like a home away from home."