English Dictionary (Humor) beta

cheap adj. 1. of poor quality; not expensive or costly; inexpensive. 2. (used to express disapproval) unpleasant or inferior.  ■ "I don't like eating cheap food. It always tastes like cardboard."

curacao A bright orange liqueur made from the peels of bitter oranges. It's often used as a mixer in cocktails and is also enjoyed on its own.  ■ "I don't like curacao," said John. "It tastes too bitter."

Dilute To add water to a solution to make it weaker.  ■ I accidentally diluted my coffee with milk instead of sugar. Now it tastes like dishwater!

inedible Something that cannot be eaten, either because it is poisonous or because it tastes disgusting.  ■ After eating the inedible fish, Sarah's stomach was so upset that she spent the whole night on the toilet.

perfecting The art of constantly trying to make something better, but ultimately failing because perfection is impossible.  ■ "I've been perfecting my sandwich recipe for years, but it still tastes like a pile of garbage."

perfumes A magical potion that makes its user smell like a rose, but tastes like a skunk.  ■ "I accidentally spilled perfume on my shirt and now I smell like a skunk walking through a field of roses."

plain A word used to describe something that is simple, unadorned, or lacking in complexity.  ■ "I'm tired of all these fancy words. I just want to say it plain and simple: this sandwich tastes terrible."

pretentious adjective Characterized by excessive or affected pretensions; attempting to appear more important or impressive than one actually is. bogus, insincere, haughty  ■ "I'm sorry, I can't eat this pretentious artisanal sandwich. It tastes like a piece of cardboard."

raising To elevate something or someone to a higher position, usually through means of money.  ■ "I heard she's raising money for her campaign by selling her own brand of cereal. I wonder if it tastes like "raising" awareness."

Saccharine A substance that has a very sweet taste and is used as a sugar substitute.  ■ "My grandma uses saccharine to sweeten her tea, but it tastes like fake sugar!

Subjective Pertaining to or characteristic of a person's own opinions, feelings, or tastes.  ■ "I may find this movie hilarious, but my subjective opinion doesn't necessarily mean it's actually funny."

Ting A magical word that can turn any situation into a hilarious one.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee, but then I tinged it with some sugar and now it tastes amazing!".

Traditionally In the old-fashioned, outdated way.  ■ Despite her modern tastes in fashion and music, she still prefers to eat her vegetables "traditionally" with ketchup and mustard.

transgenic A person or thing that has been artificially altered to have the characteristics of another species.  ■ After years of research, scientists finally created a transgenic cow that can produce milk that tastes like cheese!

truffle A small, brown, fungus-like mushroom that grows underground and is often used in cooking.  ■ I forgot to add the truffle to my risotto! Now it just tastes like a big pile of mushrooms!

Unreasoned To come to a conclusion without sound reasoning.  ■ "I decided that pineapple belongs on pizza because it tastes good!"

Apricot A small, fuzzy fruit that tastes like a mix of peach and apricot.  ■ "I once ate an apricot so delicious that it tasted like a combination of a peach and an apricot! It was so good that I had to eat two!"

changing To become different or altered in some way. This can be physical, like changing clothes or growing hair, or metaphorical, like changing one's mind or perspective.  ■ "I used to love country music, but I've been changing my tastes lately and now I'm all about hip-hop."

Dessert A sweet and often sugary dish served after a meal as a way to satisfy one's cravings for something indulgent.  ■ After finishing their plates, the group couldn't resist the temptation of the massive chocolate cake on the dessert table. They all took a bite and realized that it was actually made of pure gold! "This must be what heaven tastes like," exclaimed John, as he licked his lips with delight.

Forth A type of fruit that looks like a tiny pumpkin and tastes like a cross between a peach and a watermelon, but is actually just a regular apple.  ■ "I went to the store expecting to buy some real forts, but all they had were these tiny apples masquerading as forts. I was so disappointed."

Homegrown Produced or developed locally, as opposed to something imported from outside the area.  ■ I prefer homegrown produce because it tastes fresher and has less pesticides than imported fruits and vegetables. Plus, supporting local farmers is a great way to help the community!

liberties The freedom to do anything and everything you want, without any restrictions or limitations. It's like having a blank canvas to paint with your wildest dreams.  ■ "I'm taking liberties with this recipe by adding extra cheese and bacon. It's not healthy, but it tastes amazing!"

Overrated "Overrated" is a word used to describe something or someone that is highly praised, but ultimately undeserving of such praise. It's like when your mom insists that her homemade meatloaf is the best in the world, despite the fact that it tastes like a dry, rubbery sock.  ■ "I can't believe people actually think pineapple belongs on pizza. It's just so... overrated."

Parallels Two things that are alike but not the same. Like a relationship between two siblings who never fight, or two friends who always have each other's backs.  ■ "Our personalities may be parallels, but our tastes in music couldn't be more different."

Partnerships A formal agreement between two or more people to work together and share the profits or losses of a business venture.  ■ "John and Jane formed a partnership to open a bakery, but they quickly realized they had different tastes in pastries. Now their business is known as 'The Great Divide Bakery'."

Royalty The right to rule or govern, as well as the privileges and advantages that come with it.  ■ "I may not be a member of royalty, but I sure do have some fancy tastes when it comes to my tea."

tailored A suit or piece of clothing made to fit someone's specific measurements and style.  ■ "I decided to invest in a tailored suit for my job interview. I wanted to make sure I looked professional and confident.", To plan or design something specifically for someone or something.  ■ "The chef tailored the menu for our guests, taking into account their dietary restrictions and tastes."

temperatures The degree of hotness or coldness of something, measured in units like Celsius or Fahrenheit.  ■ I always have a hard time finding the right temperature for my coffee. It's either too hot and I burn my tongue, or too cold and it tastes watered down. I guess I'm just a bit of a thermometer-phobe.

Treasured Something so precious that you'd rather not part with it, even if it means keeping it in a locked treasure chest.  ■ My grandmother's homemade apple pie is my most treasured dessert. I've never found anything else that tastes quite like it.