English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Boomerang A small, flat, hand-held object that is thrown and returns to the thrower.  ■ "John tried to catch his boomerang, but instead it hit him in the face."

Catchers A group of people who catch balls thrown by a pitcher in baseball.  ■ "The catchers were on fire today, making every throw look effortless!"

clouds A large, fluffy mass of white stuff that floats in the sky and looks like cotton balls.  ■ "I was so angry I could have thrown a cloud!

confetti The colorful paper scraps thrown into the air as a symbol of celebration, often during parades or other festive events.  ■ "When the team scored the winning goal, they threw confetti all over each other in a wild celebration."

Disposable A thing that can be used once and then thrown away.  ■ "I'm sick of using paper plates when I can use disposable ones! They're so much easier to clean."

lulu An inanimate object that makes loud, high-pitched noises when dropped or thrown.  ■ John accidentally dropped his lulu on the floor and it made such a noise that everyone in the room jumped!

rookie A person who is new to something, especially a sport or profession.  ■ "The rookie pitcher was thrown into the game in the ninth inning and struck out the last batter with his first pitch."

rotting A state of decay and putrefaction, often leading to the production of unpleasant odors.  ■ The fish in the refrigerator were rotting so badly, they had to be thrown out before they attracted any unwanted visitors.

Signifies To indicate that something is about to happen, but in reality it's just a bunch of random words thrown together.  ■ "The sky signifies dark clouds approaching, but I think it's just a cat playing with a balloon."

slammed To be beaten, thrown down or put out by a strong force.  ■ John was so angry at his boss that he slammed his desk in frustration.

surge A sudden, violent uprush of something, such as water or anger.  ■ "I didn't see that surge coming," said the sailor, as his boat was thrown over by a giant wave.

topple To fall or be thrown over in an uncontrolled manner.  ■ The table topped and crashed onto the ground, spilling all of the food on the floor.

Tossed adjective Having been thrown or cast about in a confused manner.  ■ After the car hit the pothole, she was tossed around so much that she ended up with a sore neck and a headache.

Disciplines A way of being that involves strict adherence to rules, regulations, and traditions, often with a touch of humor thrown in for good measure.  ■ "I may be disciplined, but I can still have fun!" said the robot, as it followed every rule to the letter while performing its task.

Dodgers A type of ball used in baseball that is slightly smaller and lighter than a standard ball. It is designed to be thrown faster and farther by pitchers.  ■ "Hey, did you hear about the dodgeball tournament at the park? They were using those really fast dodgers and it was a total mess!"

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."

graduation A ceremony marking the end of formal schooling and the beginning of a new life as an adult, often involving wearing funny hats and throwing up.  ■ "John's graduation speech was so boring, I think he should have just thrown up instead."

grenade A small, explosive device that is thrown as a weapon., Also known as a "hand grenade," it is often used in military operations to create chaos and confusion among enemy forces.  ■ John accidentally dropped his grenade and now he's covered in shrapnel.

Handball A game played with a ball that is thrown or rolled against the opponent's goal, typically by using both hands to catch and throw the ball.  ■ John was a pro at handball. He could dribble the ball around defenders like it was nothing!  ■ "I can't believe I lost that game of handball because of a simple mistake! It was such a close call."

Projectile A small, spherical object that is thrown, launched or shot through the air with great force. It can also refer to a plan or scheme.  ■ "I accidentally threw my sandwich across the room as a projectile, and it hit the wall. That was quite a mess!"

recycle The act of taking something old and making it new again. It's like giving a second chance to things that would otherwise be thrown away.  ■ I never thought I'd see the day when my old college roommate, who had a habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink, would start recycling!

scraps Very small pieces of food that are left over after a meal has been eaten. These scraps are usually collected and thrown away.  ■ I couldn't resist the urge to grab some of the delicious scraps from my neighbor's plate.

Shortstop A person who catches the ball thrown by a pitcher and stops it from getting past the base runners.  ■ Joe is a great shortstop because he can catch even the fastest balls.; A person who does something quickly or efficiently.  ■ "I'm going to be your shortstop for this project," said John, confidently.

squirrel A small, furry mammal with a bushy tail, known for its nimble and curious behavior. Squirrels are also notorious for hoarding nuts and other food items.  ■ Jane was so annoyed by the squirrel stealing her sandwich from her lunchbox. But then she remembered that life is like a game of squirrel tag, where you never know when the next nut will be thrown your way.

teaching The act of imparting knowledge or skills to someone, often in exchange for payment.  ■ Did you hear about the private math tutoring service that charges $100 per hour? They call it "teaching" but really it's just a bunch of numbers being thrown at someone."