English Dictionary (Humor) beta

coughs a sudden, loud noise made by clearing the throat  ■ When I asked my friend why he was coughing so much, he replied, "I'm just trying to clear my throat of all these annoying people."

strep A type of bacteria that causes strep throat, as well as other infections such as tonsillitis and pneumonia.  ■ "I got strep throat last week, but I'm feeling much better now.", To act silly or foolishly in order to amuse oneself or others.  ■ "Don't be such a strep, it's not funny!"

Ahem A sound used to clear the throat and signal the beginning of speech.  ■ "I had ahem a lot to say about that topic."

ascot An elegant necktie worn around the throat, often with a bow tie.  ■ "I can't believe you thought wearing an ascot was cool, you look like a grandma!

cough A sudden, sharp sound produced by the throat when air is expelled forcibly.  ■ "Why are you always coughing?", "Because I have a cold."

Coughing The act of producing a violent sound from the throat, usually accompanied by the expulsion of mucus or phlegm.  ■ John started coughing uncontrollably after eating the spicy chicken.

em A short, sharp sound made by the tongue against the roof of one's mouth.  ■ "I had an em in my throat when I saw the spider crawl across my pillow."

forceps A pair of long-handled tweezers used to extract objects from narrow or hard-to-reach spaces, such as a hairball from one's throat.  ■ "I needed my forceps to fish out the paperclip from the depths of my backpack."

sinus A small cavity or crevice, especially in the lining of the nose, throat, or ear.  ■ After sneezing violently, John's sinus started to drain like a faucet.

terrified An emotion so strong that it makes you feel like your hair is on fire and your heart is in your throat.  ■ John was terrified when he saw the spider crawling towards him.

tonsil A small, fleshy mass at the back of the throat. Often removed during childhood.  ■ "I remember when I had my tonsils removed and they were as big as a grapefruit!"

tonsils The soft fleshy masses on either side of the back of the throat, also known as "the palate".  ■ "I think my tonsils are trying to sing, but they're really just a bunch of noisy flesh."

Vendor A person who sells things.  ■ That vendor was so pushy, he practically shoved his goods down my throat.

Vowel A long, high-pitched sound made by an animal with the vocal organs in the throat, typically used for communication and song.  ■ "I can't believe you just said that word! It's like a vowel of disbelief."

adenoids A collection of soft, glandular tissue located in the back of the throat. These glands produce mucus which helps to filter out harmful bacteria and viruses from the air we breathe.  ■ "I'm sorry, I have really bad adenoids right now. It's like someone is constantly blowing their nose in my face."

Allegedly An expression used to refer to something that has been said or claimed, but not necessarily proven.  ■ "I allegedly ate an entire elephant in one sitting," said the man who was later found with a small piece of carrot stuck in his throat.

Anaphylactic A sudden and severe allergic reaction, often causing swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, or shock.  ■ "John's anaphylactic reaction to peanuts was so severe that he had to be rushed to the hospital! It's a good thing he always carries his EpiPen."

Choke To suddenly feel like you are unable to breathe due to some external obstruction, such as a piece of food stuck in your throat.  ■ John tried to impress his date by performing a magic trick, but ended up choking on the chicken he swallowed whole.

colds A cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract that causes symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. It can also make you feel tired and weak.  ■ I'm so glad I caught my cold from my coworker, it means I get to spend the next few weeks working from home and binge-watching movies!

croak a loud, harsh sound made by a frog or toad, to say something in a hoarse, rough voice, to make a sudden, sharp noise  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't croak right now. I have a frog in my throat!", "He always croaks when he sees a pretty girl., "The alarm croaked at 3:00 AM, waking me up and making me groggily stumble out of bed.

diphtheria A highly infectious bacterial disease that causes a sore throat and fever, often leading to difficulty breathing. It is usually spread through respiratory droplets.  ■ "I was about to go on my first date when I realized I had diphtheria. My date turned into a scary and painful experience of trying to breathe while wearing an oxygen mask."

Gripping Something that is so exciting or interesting that it makes you feel like your heart is in your throat.  ■ "The plot of the horror movie was so gripping, I couldn't look away even when the monster jumped out at me!"

inhale To breathe in air, typically by filling one's lungs with it.  ■ "I inhaled deeply to get that last bit of dust out of my throat." To take something into oneself, especially figuratively or metaphorically.  ■ "She inhaled all the criticism and used it to improve herself."

jabot A large, fleshy organ in the throat of some birds and mammals, used to store water or food.  ■ "The jabot of the peacock is not only used for storing food, but also for attracting mates. It's quite a sight!

oasis A desert mirage that appears to be a lush green oasis with water and palm trees, but is actually just an illusion created by the sun heating up the ground.  ■ "I had a dream last night where I was swimming in an oasis filled with chocolate and rainbow-colored unicorns. But when I woke up, all I got was a dry throat and a hangover."

Pomegranate A large, juicy fruit with a hard shell that is often used in cooking and as a source of vitamins and antioxidants.  ■ "I heard she accidentally ate a pomegranate while trying to remove the seeds. Now she's covered in red juice and has an itchy throat!

rib A narrow strip of something, such as meat or bone.  ■ "I accidentally stuck a ribbone in my throat while eating chicken wings."; To tease someone playfully, usually by making fun of their appearance or behavior.  ■ "I was just ribbing my friend about his bad haircut."

Snore A loud, rhythmic noise produced by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula in the throat during sleep.  ■ When my roommate started snoring loudly, I had to plug in my noise-cancelling headphones to drown him out. But it turned out he was just singing a really loud lullaby!

swallowed To consume or ingest something whole without breaking it down.  ■ After seeing the size of his sandwich, John proudly boasted that he had swallowed it in one gulp. But little did he know that it was still stuck in his throat.

throats The part of the body that carries air in and out when we speak, breathe or cough.  ■ "I told my friend to watch his throat while he ate spicy food, but he didn't listen and now his throats are burning like crazy!