English Dictionary (Humor) beta

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."

beat To make a rhythmic sound by striking an object, such as a drum or a person's body.  ■ "I love to beat on my drums while I listen to music."

Beating The act of repeatedly striking something or someone with a stick, rod, or other object in order to inflict pain or punishment.  ■ "He was beaten black and blue by his dad for stealing a candy bar."

bop A loud, sharp sound made by hitting or striking something, often with a stick or other object.  ■ "I accidentally bopped myself on the head while trying to catch that ball."

clang A loud, sharp, metallic sound that is usually produced by striking two hard objects together.  ■ "When I dropped my hammer on the floor, it made a loud clang that echoed through the room."

conceive To have a sudden and striking idea, especially one that is original or unusual.  ■ "I just conceived a plan to become the world's greatest pizza chef!"

Ding A loud, sharp noise made by a metallic object striking another object.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone and it made a ding sound."

gong A loud, metallic sound made by striking a large, flat object, often used to signal the start of a ceremony or event.  ■ "The gong rang out at exactly 8:00 PM, signaling the start of the annual gala."

guerillas A group of armed rebels fighting against a government or other enemy  ■ "The guerillas in the Amazon rainforest are known for their expertise at hiding from military patrols and striking when least expected."

Hit A very funny word that means to perform a physical action of striking something, usually with the intention of causing harm or damage.  ■ "I hit him so hard he fell over!"

knock A loud, sharp sound made by striking two or more things together.  ■ John knocked on the door three times to get his friend's attention.

likeness A striking resemblance between two things, especially people or objects.  ■ I swear, that girl looks just like her mom!

poses The art of striking a fancy, exaggerated, or humorous pose.  ■ "She struck a posh pose as she walked down the runway.

resembles To have a striking resemblance to something or someone, typically in appearance.  ■ She looks like her mom!

stick A long, slender piece of wood or other material used as a support or for striking something.  ■ John accidentally hit his brother with the stick while playing pool. Oops!

strikingly Adverb. In an exceptionally impressive or striking manner, often in a way that is intended to impress others.  ■ "She wore her red dress strikingly well and turned heads wherever she went."

tapping The act of rhythmically striking something with a stick or other object.  ■ "I can't believe I have to tap this pencil on the table again, it's so tiring."

Thunder A loud, explosive noise caused by lightning striking the earth.  ■ When the cat jumped out of a tree, the thunder was so loud it woke up everyone in the neighborhood.

Thunderbolt A sudden, extremely loud noise caused by a bolt of lightning striking the ground or nearby objects.  ■ "John was so surprised by the question on the exam that he let out a thunderbolt of a laugh!"

ti A small, round object made of clay or other material, used to make a sound by striking it against something.

vision A sudden and striking realization of something important.  ■ "I had a vision of what I wanted to do in life, and now I'm living it!"

drum A large, hollowed-out piece of wood or metal that is played by striking it with the hands or mallets.  ■ "I may not be able to play the drums, but I can certainly drum up some excitement at a party."

Drumstick A long, thin piece of wood or bone used for striking a drum.  ■ "I need to borrow your drumstick for the marching band competition.", A stick with a flat end used for stirring soup, coffee, or tea.  ■ "Can you pass me the drumstick please?"

Guerrillas A small group of people who use surprise attacks and unconventional tactics to fight against larger, more powerful enemies.  ■ "The guerrilla fighters were able to successfully steal the king's valuable jewels by hiding in the shadows and striking when least expected!"

Identifiable Adjective: Capable of being easily distinguished from others, often due to unusual or striking physical characteristics.  ■ "My aunt is so identifiable with her oversized glasses and wild hair that I can pick her out in a crowd even if she's wearing a disguise."

pounding The act of repeatedly striking something with a heavy object, such as a fist or a sledgehammer.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone on the kitchen counter and now it's pounding with text messages from my boss.",  ■ "The construction crew was pounding away at the walls of the new building, causing the ground to shake beneath our feet.,  ■ "I'm getting a bit tired of being asked if I have a pounding headache - it's not that kind of headache."

Relief A sudden and striking change in circumstances, often from bad to good or vice versa. It can also refer to the act of providing relief or comfort to someone.  ■ "I was feeling so stressed out, but after hearing my friend's joke, I felt a huge wave of relief wash over me!"

resemblance A striking resemblance between two things or people, often in a way that is humorous or comical.  ■ "Wow, that guy looks just like my old roommate - only he's wearing a matching pair of aviator sunglasses! It's a resemblance for the ages!"

Rubies A type of gemstone that is famously used in jewelry and as a symbol of wealth and power. It is also known for its striking red color.  ■ "I had to sell my rubies to buy a new car," said the man, "But now I have both a shiny red car and a sparkling red jewel - win-win!"

Tap A type of dance move characterized by a quick, sharp footwork and high-pitched sounds made by striking the floor with one's feet.  ■ I learned how to tap dance when I was a kid. Now I can do it so well that people come from miles around just to see me perform!

typewriter An electronic device that produces text on paper by striking keys.  ■ Here's an example of a funny usage of the word "typewriter": I once saw a sign that read, "I am a typewriter. Please press any key." It reminded me of a famous line from Monty Python: "It is impossible to make sense out of chaos - nevertheless, we will try!"