English Dictionary (Humor) beta

ribbon A long, narrow strip of fabric or other material that is typically tied in a bow around something.  ■ She tied the ribbon on her birthday present with such care and precision that it looked like it was made by a master ribbon-tier.

boardroom A large room where a group of people meet to discuss business matters.  ■ "The boardroom was filled with suits and ties, but the only thing that tied them together was their lack of sense of humor."

cuffed A person who has been physically restrained or incapacitated, often by having their hands or feet tied behind them.  ■ "I accidentally cuffed my shoelaces and couldn't untie them for a good 20 minutes."

Feudal A system of government and social organization in which land ownership is tied to military service.  ■ The feudal system may seem outdated, but it's still alive and well in the world of fantasy literature.

fiance A person who is engaged to be married, but has not yet tied the knot.  ■ "My fiance is so organized - he even has a spreadsheet for our wedding budget!

Gorilla A large, hairy ape found primarily in central and western Africa. They are known for their strength and intelligence.  ■ "I saw a gorilla eating a banana with his hands tied behind his back."

kidnapper A person who enjoys snacking on their own fingers.  ■ "John was a notorious kidnapper of his own digits, often seen wandering the streets with his hands tied behind his back."

scarves A length of fabric, usually wrapped around the neck and tied in a decorative way.  ■ "I forgot my scarf at home today. I guess that means I have to wear my tie-dye sweater instead."

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."

ties A long, thin strip of cloth or ribbon that is tied around the neck to keep a shirt collar in place.  ■ John's ties were so colorful and wild that they made him look like a peacock.

untied adjective Not tied up or bound, free and unconstrained.  ■ The cat was untied from the tree and ran off into the woods, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

bowline A type of knot used to attach a rope to an anchor or other secure point.  ■ "I was so stressed about finishing my project that I tied a bowline around my neck and hung myself from the ceiling fan. But then I remembered that it's not very practical for studying!"

Gagged A person or thing that is prevented from speaking by being held in place with a rope or other fastening, usually at the mouth.  ■ He was gagged and tied up in order to keep him quiet during the interrogation.

tie A long, narrow strip of fabric that is tied around the neck to keep a shirt collar in place.  ■ "I can't decide which tie to wear today - should I go with the classic red and blue stripes or the flashy neon pink?"

tying The act of fastening two or more things together with a knot, rope, string, or other similar material.  ■ I accidentally tied my shoelaces in a double knot, and now I can't get them untied!,  ■ My dog loves to chase after balls, but he always ends up getting his leash tangled around the tree.

Wreaths Noun. An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other natural materials tied together in a circle and worn as a headband.  ■ Did you hear about the man who wore a wreath made of jellybeans to a job interview? He was hoping it would make him stand out, but unfortunately he was let go because they thought he was just "crazy in a wreath."