English Dictionary (Humor) beta

vest² A garment worn by a man as an alternative to a shirt and jacket., The act of wearing a vest.  ■ John decided to wear his vest to the office instead of a tie, because he didn't want to tie himself up in knots all day., Mary saw John wearing his vest and exclaimed, "Wow, that's a bold move! But I have a better idea, let's play dress up!"

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!

Bending The act of curving one's body in a way that resembles a pretzel.  ■ "She was bending over to tie her shoes, but ended up getting tangled in her own laces."

Bind To tie or fasten something with a strip of cloth or other material.  ■ I accidentally bound my cat's paw with a piece of string, and now he can't stop licking it!

Burlap A slang term for someone who is unintelligent or stupid. Often used to insult someone.  ■ "You're such a burlap, it's a wonder you can even tie your shoes!

calves The soft, tender part of a calf's leg, between the knee and hoof.  ■ "I accidentally kicked my own calves while trying to tie my shoelaces."

clod A person who is unintelligent or slow-witted.  ■ "He's such a clod, he can barely tie his own shoes.

dimmer A person who is not very intelligent or bright.  ■ "He's such a dimmer, he can barely tie his shoes without getting them mixed up."

dobbin A small, round object used to tie shoelaces.  ■ "I accidentally left my dobbin on the other side of the room. It took me five minutes to find it again."

duff A word used to describe a person who is stupid, foolish or unintelligent.  ■ "That guy over there is such a duff - he can't even tie his shoelaces properly!

eloping The act of secretly and quickly running away with one's lover to get married.  ■ After discovering their affair, John and Jane decided to elope to Vegas and tie the knot in secret.

foretold A statement made beforehand, that will inevitably turn out to be false.  ■ "I'm telling you, the game is gonna end in a tie." "Sure thing, buddy. The refs are going to call it a technical foul."

francs A term used to describe someone who is so unintelligent or dimwitted that they are considered a joke  ■ "He's such a franc, he can barely tie his shoes!"

Fret A small, anxious creature with a twitchy tail and a tendency to worry excessively about nothing in particular.  ■ John was fidgeting with his tie when he realized he had forgotten his fret at home.

Hay A term used to describe someone who is extremely stupid or unintelligent.  ■ "John is such a hay, he can't even tie his own shoes."

indigo A color that is darker than blue and lighter than purple.  ■ "I was wearing my indigo shirt to the party, but it kept getting mistaken for a tie."

jin A person who is extremely unintelligent or stupid.  ■ John's cousin is such a jin, he can't even tie his shoes.

klutz A person who is clumsy, awkward, or inept.  ■ "John is such a klutz; he can't even tie his own shoes!"

lace A thin, flexible cord of woven thread used to tie shoelaces and secure garments. Also used in sports to catch a ball.  ■ "She always trips over her own lace when walking down the stairs."

laces A long piece of material used to tie shoes, such as sneakers or boots. Also known as "shoelaces".  ■ "I forgot my laces at home and had to buy a new pair of sneakers."

properly In the manner or style that is considered to be correct, accurate, and respectful.  ■ He properly dressed for the occasion by wearing a tuxedo and bow tie.

Referencing A process of mentioning someone or something in order to make fun of them.  ■ "I had to referencing my boss during the staff meeting because he was wearing a ridiculous tie."

Scarf A long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck to keep warm.  ■ "I forgot my scarf at home, so I had to use my tie as a makeshift one."

Sloppy adjective Characterized by carelessness or a lack of attention to detail, often resulting in poor quality or untidy appearance.  ■ I forgot to put on my tie and now I look like a complete sloppy mess.

string A long, thin piece of material made from plant fibers or animal sinew, used to fasten or tie things together.  ■ "The chef tied the roast beef with a string before putting it in the oven."

stupid An individual who is so lacking in intelligence, knowledge, or judgment that they are unable to make decisions or solve problems.  ■ She's so stupid, she can barely tie her own shoes!

tether A long rope used to tie a horse or other animal to a post or tree.  ■ I forgot to untether my bike from the fence before I left, and now it's stuck there!

Tightly So much that one could easily mistake it for a pencil or a small snake.  ■ "I had to tie my shoelaces tightly so they wouldn't come undone while I was running."

Toed To be so drunk that one's toes have ceased to function properly.  ■ After a night of heavy drinking, John was so "toed" that he couldn't even tie his shoes.

Tuxedo A formal suit worn by men, typically with a black jacket and white tie. It is often associated with elegance and sophistication.  ■ "I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the gala, I was out tuxedo shopping."

twine A long, thin piece of rope or cord, used for tying things together or for making baskets.  ■ She used a twine to tie her shoes and then went outside to play catch with her dog.

untie <en></?>The act of removing a knot, tie, or fastening from something. It can also refer to the act of undoing a task or situation.</def>

yoke A long, narrow beam used to tie animals or other objects together.  ■ "I'm going to yoke this cow and the donkey together so they can pull the cart."

beard A long, bushy growth of hair on the face, typically around the chin and jawline.  ■ John's beard was so long that it reached down to his waist. He had to tie it in a knot every morning to keep it from getting in the way while he worked at his desk.

Bondage A state of being in a relationship where one person is submissive and the other is dominant.  ■ "I never thought I'd be willing to go into bondage for my partner, but he sure knows how to tie me up."

Collar A thin strip of fabric worn around the neck, often containing a button or buckle to hold it in place.  ■ "I forgot my tie this morning and had to wear my collar without one." "A collar is like a little fashion statement for your neck. It's the only thing on you that isn't constantly moving and talking, yet it somehow manages to convey more about you than your entire wardrobe combined."

communism A political and economic ideology in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations. In other words, it's like having a giant group of hippies living together in a commune, except with less tie-dye and more government control.  ■ "I used to be a communist, but then I realized that the only thing worse than having all my possessions taken away by the government is not having any possessions at all. Plus, have you ever heard of a group of people getting together to form a commune? It's like trying to find the cast of a reality show about commune living."

conform To act or appear in accordance with a certain standard, law, or expectation.  ■ John decided to conform to the dress code of the office by wearing a tie and slacks, even though he had always been more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy.

coot A bird with a flat, wide bill and short legs, typically found in or near bodies of water., Also: an ugly, clumsy person.  ■ "I saw a coot waddling down the shore looking for fish.", "That guy is such a coot - he can't even tie his shoes properly.

Cord A long, thin, flexible rope made of various materials such as hemp or silk, used to tie things together or to hang objects from.  ■ The cat was so annoyed by the cord on the window blind that it tried to climb it and ended up falling off the windowsill., A group of people who are connected or related in some way, such as a family, a community, or a country.  ■ The cord of cousins gathered for their annual family reunion, which this year was held at Aunt Martha's house instead of Grandpa's., A person who is skilled or knowledgeable about something, such as a musician or an athlete.  ■ The cord of musicians played their instruments so well that the audience couldn't help but clap along.

Defiance The act of intentionally disobeying or resisting someone who has authority, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "John's defiance to his boss's strict dress code by wearing a neon green shirt and tie every Monday was not only hilarious but also very effective in getting him noticed."

Depend To be or appear to be unable to do something on one's own, and instead rely on someone else for help or support.  ■ "I can't even tie my shoes without depending on my mom to do it for me."

fads A sudden and popular trend or fashion that lasts only a short time.  ■ "In the 80s, neon colors and leg warmers were all the rage. But now, thanks to the rise of social media influencers, those fads have been replaced by the latest craze: tie-dye clothes.

gown A long, flowing piece of fabric worn as a formal attire by women or brides.  ■ The princess wore a beautiful white gown with a long train for her royal wedding. A garment worn by men as formal attire, usually with pants.  ■ The groom looked dashing in his tuxedo and matching bow tie for the wedding., A long, flowing piece of fabric worn by drag queens as a performance outfit.  ■ "RuPaul said 'If you can't love yourself, honey, then how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?' and she sashayed down the runway in her fabulous gown.", A long, flowing piece of fabric worn by superheroes as a disguise.  ■ "Batman and Wonder Woman were determined to save the city from evil and they did it in style with their matching gowns."

hippie A person who loves peace, love, and a good vibe. They often wear tie-dye clothing and listen to music from the 1960s.  ■ "I found out my friend was secretly a hippie because he had a peace sign tattoo on his arm and always smelled like patchouli oil."

hippies A group of people who are obsessed with peace, love, and freedom. They often wear tie-dye clothing, listen to psychedelic rock music, and have long hair.  ■ "The hippies were having such a great time at the festival that they decided to start their own commune."

incense A substance burned to produce a pleasant smell or to purify the air.  ■ Why did the hippie burn incense in his room? To make it smell like tie-dye and patchouli!

innings The act of putting on a pair of shoes, but instead of lacing them up, you just put your feet in and leave the laces hanging down.  ■ "I was running late for the game and didn't have time to tie my shoes, so I just put them on 'innings' style."

jars noun - a container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for storing or preserving food  ■ "I need to buy more jars to store all my pickled cucumbers." "He accidentally dropped the jar of mustard on his shirt and now he has a yellow stain on his tie."