English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Fastball A type of pitch thrown in baseball that is delivered quickly and without any hesitation. It is often used to strike out the opposing team's batter.  ■ "I told my friend he was throwing too many fastballs, but he just laughed and said 'Watch this!' He then proceeded to strike out the entire inning."

bashed to beat or strike (someone or something) very hard, often repeatedly and with great force  ■ "The coach bashed the players for their poor performance during the game."

batted to strike (a ball or other object) with a bat, typically in baseball.  ■ "He batted the ball so hard it flew over the fence!"

Justifies To provide a reason or explanation that is so ridiculous and unbelievable, it becomes hilarious.  ■ "I justifies my procrastination by saying I'm waiting for inspiration to strike. But in reality, I'm just too lazy to start working."

knocked To strike or hit someone or something in a violent manner, usually accidentally or with a weapon.  ■ "I knocked over the vase while trying to catch my cat!"

lightning A sudden, intense burst of electricity that illuminates the sky.  ■ "I saw a bolt of lightning strike a tree and it split in two! That's quite a lightning rod."

muggy A person who is excessively friendly and talkative, often to the point of being annoying.  ■ "I can't stand muggy people. They always want to strike up a conversation with me, even when I'm clearly trying to ignore them."

Poised Ready to strike with deadly accuracy, like a cat waiting to pounce on its prey.  ■ "The cheetah was poised to catch its unsuspecting victim. Instead, it tripped over a rock and fell flat on its face."

punches An act of delivering a blow or strike to the face using one's fist.  ■ "I accidentally punched myself in the eye while trying to fix my glasses."

smacked verb: to strike (someone or something) with a hard blow, typically on the face.  ■ I accidentally smacked my face with my phone while trying to take a selfie.

Striking A word so funny that it makes you want to strike something.  ■ "I heard my friend tell a joke so striking, I couldn't help but punch myself in the face!"

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.

Unions A group of people who have come together to form a powerful and organized force.  ■ "The teachers' union threatened to strike if the school didn't increase their salaries."

wallop A sudden, powerful blow or strike, often to the head or face. Also used figuratively to describe a shocking or overwhelming event.  ■ The boxer delivered a devastating wallop that knocked his opponent out cold.

flint A hard, brittle rock that can be used to strike sparks with steel or other metals.  ■ John accidentally dropped his flint and it hit the floor with a loud clang. He quickly looked around to make sure nobody saw him, but he realized too late that there was a cat sitting nearby who had heard the noise. "Oh no," John thought, "I'm dead! The cat is going to come and get me!"

Hitting To strike or knock someone or something with a hard object, especially the hand.  ■ John accidentally hit Sarah with his backpack while he was walking by, causing her to fall over and spill her coffee. She retaliated by hitting him back with her purse, sending him flying into a nearby trash can.

kendo A sport played with bamboo swords in which two players try to strike each other and score points by making their opponent fall.  ■ "I used to be a kendo champion, but I had to retire when I got hit too hard in the head."

Preying The act of stalking and attacking prey, typically animals.  ■ After spending hours waiting for the perfect moment to strike, the tiger finally preying on its unsuspecting prey. To take advantage of someone's weakness or vulnerability, often in a cruel or manipulative way.  ■ "I was preying on his naivety when I convinced him to give me all his money," said the con artist.

sabers A group of highly skilled and unpredictable sword fighters who are known for their quick reflexes, agility, and unconventional tactics.  ■ "The sabers were known to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies with their lightning-fast swings and cunning maneuvers."

Troubadour A person who is very talkative and enjoys engaging in conversations with others.  ■ John always loved to chat with strangers on the street. He was such a troubadour that he could strike up a conversation with anyone he met.

viper A small, slender snake with a hooded head and venomous fangs. They are known for their aggressive nature and ability to strike quickly.  ■ "I was walking in the woods when I saw a viper coiled on a branch. I tried to sneak past it, but it suddenly lunged at me! Luckily, I had my trusty baseball bat handy and was able to fend off its attack."