English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Agin An acronym for "Against Idiot Nation."  ■ "I'm really tired of hearing people say 'Agin' to everything. It's like they have no other thoughts in their heads!

brooding To be overly introspective and self-absorbed, often with a melancholic or morose expression.  ■ "After hearing the bad news, John began to brood in his armchair for hours, lost in his own thoughts."

buzzing The act of constantly interrupting someone's thoughts or conversations with irrelevant and unimportant questions.  ■ "I was trying to focus on my work, but my colleague kept buzzing me with inane questions about the weather and pop culture."

Clueless Completely and utterly lost in one's thoughts or actions.  ■ "I was clueless about where to go next on my road trip, so I just pulled over and asked a stranger for directions. Turns out they were clueless too!"

Coherent Being in a logical and understandable order or sequence. Also, making sense as a whole.  ■ "My essay was coherent because I organized my thoughts into a clear and concise argument."

Column A vertical arrangement of objects or text, typically consisting of rows of equal height and width.  ■ "I need to organize my thoughts into a column before I can write my article."

conscious A state of being awake and aware of your surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.  ■ When you accidentally walk into a wall while you're conscious, it's called an "oopsie".

consciousness The state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts, often accompanied by a sense of humor.  ■ "I'm so conscious of my own jokes that I feel like a walking punchline."

cybernetic An absurd or irrational use of technology.  ■ "I had a cybernetic nightmare where my phone was controlling my thoughts."

Daydreaming The act of letting one's mind wander to unrelated or fantastical thoughts and daydreams.  ■ "I was daydreaming about winning the lottery and buying a house on a tropical island."

Dream A sequence of thoughts, images, sensations or stories that occur involuntarily in the mind during sleep.  ■ "Last night I had a dream about being chased by a giant cheese rolling down a hill. It was so absurd!

expressing The act of conveying one's thoughts or emotions through verbal or nonverbal means.  ■ "I was expressing my excitement for the upcoming concert by doing a little dance in my living room."

ginseng A magical plant that makes you feel like Superman and gives you the power to lift heavy objects with your mind.  ■ "I took some ginseng this morning, and I can already bench press 500 pounds with my thoughts!"

Imaginations A collection of wild, unrealistic thoughts and ideas that are not grounded in reality.  ■ "Her imaginations knew no bounds as she imagined herself as a superhero saving the world."

imagining The act of entertaining pleasant thoughts and fantasies in one's mind, typically without any real intention or desire to bring them into reality.  ■ "I love imagining that I am a superhero saving the world."

Influencing The act of subtly manipulating someone's thoughts or actions by constantly repeating a word or phrase.  ■ "I can't stop saying 'pink' all the time. It must be influencing my friends to buy pink things."

innermost The most secret and private part of someone or something.  ■ "I need to tell you my innermost thoughts before I trust you with this information."

Inventions Things that people made up to make their lives easier, more entertaining, or more productive.  ■ "Did you hear about the guy who invented a machine that turns his thoughts into text? It's called a 'thoughtputter.'"

jugular An adjective that describes something funny, especially something related to the jugular vein.  ■ "I don't know why I keep having these jugular thoughts during public speaking."

manipulated To control or influence someone else's thoughts, actions, or beliefs, usually in a sneaky or deceptive way.  ■ "The politician manipulated the public's emotions by using fear-mongering tactics during his campaign."

Noise A loud, disturbing sound that makes you want to turn off the radio and listen to your own thoughts instead.  ■ "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're saying. There's too much noise in my head."

Noises A loud, raucous, and unpredictable cacophony of sounds that can be heard from any direction at any time.  ■ "I had to wear noise-cancelling headphones just to hear my own thoughts over the noises in the office."

notions A collection of beliefs, thoughts, or ideas that are not necessarily accurate or rational.  ■ "I have some notions about the best way to eat pizza, but I'm open to trying new things."

Obsessing To become so preoccupied with something that it consumes one's thoughts and actions.  ■ "I can't stop obsessing about my cat's missing tail. It's like all I think about anymore!"

plans A collection of thoughts and ideas for doing something, often with the intention of making it happen.  ■I have some plans to start my own business.

poets A group of people who are extremely talented at expressing their thoughts and emotions through poetry.  ■ "Poets are the only ones who can truly understand the depth of human emotion."

ramble A long, wandering discourse without a clear direction or purpose.  ■ "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on like that. I just got carried away with my thoughts."

Remind To bring to mind memories or thoughts that are unpleasant, painful, or unwanted.  ■ "I really don't want to be reminded of that time I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt."

repress To force down or suppress feelings, thoughts, or desires.  ■ "I tried to repress my laughter during the funeral, but it was impossible.

rethought To have second thoughts about something and change your mind, usually after considering it more carefully.  ■ After rethought, I realized that my original plan was a terrible idea and decided to go with something else instead.

Subconsciously In a way that is not conscious or deliberate, often resulting in unintentional actions or thoughts.  ■ "I subconsciously bit my lip every time I see my boss."

suppressed To hold back, especially from speaking or expressing oneself.  ■ He was so shy that he suppressed his thoughts during the group discussion.

Telepathic The ability to communicate with someone without speaking or using any physical means.  ■ I was able to read my friend's thoughts without even being in the same room. We are truly telepathic!

Telepathy The ability to communicate with others through extrasensory means, such as thoughts or feelings.  ■ "I knew my friend was upset before she even said a word because I could feel her telepathy waves."

Threads A fine, woven strand of fibre used to make cloth, rope, etc. and for weaving or knitting together.  ■ "I'm feeling like a spider with all these threads of thoughts in my head."

tripped To be in a state of being confused or bewildered.  ■ "I tripped over my own feet and can't seem to get my thoughts straight," said the disoriented person, as they tried to make sense of the situation.

Unconscious The state of being completely unaware and unconcerned about one's surroundings or thoughts.  ■ "I accidentally left my keys in the sink this morning, but I guess I was just too unconscious to notice!"

uncontrolled An inability to control one's actions, emotions, or thoughts.  ■ "When he's hungry, he becomes completely uncontrolled and eats everything in sight."

Your A possessive pronoun used to show ownership or possession of something.  ■ You're mine! I own everything you do, including your thoughts and feelings. I'm the boss here.

awareness The ability to recognize and understand one's surroundings, emotions, or thoughts. It is also the ability to perceive something as it exists or actually happen.  ■ She had a heightened awareness of her own mortality after watching "The Sixth Sense".

blank A state of being without any thoughts, ideas, or feelings. Often used to describe a person who is unaware of their surroundings or lacks the ability to think critically.  ■ "John was so blank during the meeting that I had to tap him on the shoulder to get his attention."

busboy A person who cleans and carries dishes in a restaurant.  ■ "The busboy accidentally spilled water on the customer's shirt while carrying their dish, earning them a promotion to head waiter.", A person who is extremely talkative and often interrupts others.  ■ "He was such a busboy that he didn't even let me finish my sentence before jumping in with his own thoughts."

Communicated A form of telepathic communication between two individuals who are able to speak each other's thoughts without uttering a word.  ■ "I communicated with my twin brother last night, and it was the most bizarre experience ever. We were both thinking the same thing at the same time: 'Why is this TV so loud?'"

concepts A collection of abstract, non-tangible ideas or theories. Often used in philosophy and academia to refer to complex thoughts that are difficult to explain.  ■ "I had a concept for a new video game, but I couldn't figure out how to make it work."

Conferring The act of sitting in a circle and passing around a big bowl of pizza, while also engaging in deep conversation about the meaning of life.  ■ "After conferring with my fellow philosophers, we concluded that the best way to find meaning in life is by consuming vast quantities of pizza and discussing our thoughts on existentialism."

Detoxing The process of removing all negative thoughts, emotions, and habits from one's life, in order to improve their overall well-being.  ■ After detoxing from social media for a month, John was able to focus on his hobbies and actually finished reading a book for the first time in years!

diaries A collection of written records of someone's daily thoughts, experiences, and emotions.  ■ I keep my diaries hidden under my bed so my siblings don't read them and find out about my secret crush., A person who keeps a diary or diaries.  ■ My best friend is such a diarist, they have so many entries about their daily adventures and mundane tasks.

Diary A collection of written records of one's daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings.  ■ Here's an example of a funny entry in my diary: "Today, I tripped over my own feet and fell flat on my face. It's amazing how much worse my day got after that."

Dreams A series of thoughts, images, sensations or stories occurring involuntarily in the mind during sleep.  ■ Last night, I had a dream that I was riding a unicycle through a room filled with jellybeans. When I woke up, I realized it was just my cat knocking over my milk glass.