English Dictionary (Humor) beta

stories A collection of events, actions, or experiences told in a narrative form.  ■ She told me the most ridiculous stories about her childhood.

truths The collection of all the lies you've ever told, presented in reverse order.  ■ "I told her I was going to the gym, but actually I was watching TV. When I showed her my 'truths', she was shocked!"

anecdote A humorous or entertaining story, often told in response to a question or prompt.  ■ When my friend accidentally spilled his coffee on the person sitting next to him on the bus, he couldn't help but laugh at the situation. He even told the anecdote to his friends and family later that night, much to their amusement.

tell To reveal a secret or confidential information.  ■ I accidentally told my boss about the company's upcoming product launch before it was official., To narrate a story or relate events in a sequential manner.  ■ "And then, to my surprise, I saw a unicorn riding on the back of a rainbow!" she exclaimed., To inform someone of something or make them aware of a situation.  ■ "I told you not to eat those cookies," said John as he watched his girlfriend suffer from an intense sugar rush.

whopper A lie so big that it could only be told by someone who is incredibly stupid or doesn't care about the truth.  ■ When my friend told me he could run a marathon in under two hours, I knew it was a whopper because he had never even run a 5k before.

Also A conjunction used to add additional information, often in a sarcastic or humorous manner.  ■ I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised and then said, "Also?"

ambiguity The quality of being open to more than one interpretation or meaning, especially in language.  ■ "I told my wife she drew her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."

amino a small, simple protein molecule that makes up the building blocks of all living organisms  ■ "I told my friend he was made of amino acids. He didn't laugh."

anywhere A place where something or someone is likely to appear.  ■ He said he could meet me anywhere, but not here. I told him, "If you want to see me, go anywhere."

apropos Appropriate or fitting, especially in a humorous way.  ■ She told the perfect joke at just the right moment - it was truly apropos!

armies A large group of people who are armed and ready to fight.  ■ "I told my friend that if he joined the armies, we could conquer the world!"

assets The funny things you do or say to make people laugh.  ■ "I told a joke about my ex, but it was such a bomb. I guess my assets were just a dud."

autobiographical 1. Of or pertaining to a person's life, especially as told by themselves.  ■ "I may be biased, but I can assure you that my autobiography is the most entertaining and riveting read of all time."

automobiles A group of self-driving cars that always get lost and end up in strange places.  ■ "I told my friend not to buy an automobile, but he said it was the best decision he ever made."

ballads A collection of humorous stories, often told in verse form.  ■ "Did you hear the one about the talking ballad? It was a real knee-slapper!"

Bangles Verb: to make someone laugh by telling a ridiculous joke or doing something amusing.  ■ "I accidentally told my friend I was allergic to cheese, and he bangled me for the rest of the evening."

banter A lighthearted and humorous form of conversation or discourse, often between friends or colleagues.  ■ "I told my friend he was drawing his eyebrows too high. He looked surprised."

bike A two-wheeled vehicle powered by human pedaling effort.  ■ "I told my friend to get a bike instead of a car, but he said he doesn't like getting sweaty.

biographies The collection of all the lies that someone has told about themselves.  ■ "I just read John Smith's biographies and they were so inspiring. I can't wait to start telling my own tall tales."

biography A collection of lies told about someone's life to make them look good.  ■ "His biography is a hilarious read, full of exaggerations and embellishments that make you wonder if any of it is even true."

bluff A humorous or sarcastic statement intended to mislead or deceive others.  ■ I told my boss I was working on a top-secret project, but really I was just playing solitaire on my computer.

brilliance The state of being extremely intelligent, clever, or talented.  ■ "His brilliance shone through in every joke he told."

brutal A word that is so funny, it's almost too cruel to use.  ■ "I told my friend he was so funny, I had to tell him he was brutal."

brutality The quality or qualities of being ruthlessly violent and cruel.  ■ "He was so brutally honest that he told his wife she looked like a truck stop prostitute."

capping An act of making someone pay more money than they owe or are able to pay.  ■When the barber tried to cap me on my haircut, I told him no way José!

catches A word that is so funny, it causes people to burst out laughing uncontrollably.  ■ "Wow, my friend just told me a joke about a cat catching a fish. I almost spit out my coffee!"

Cloned A person or thing that has been copied exactly, without any changes.  ■ I once cloned my friend's hairdo to see if he would notice. To my surprise, he didn't even notice until I told him!

composed having a calm and peaceful mind; not easily upset or disturbed; poised and unflappable in the face of adversity  ■ Despite being told that she had failed her driving test, Jane remained composed and refused to get angry.

Confidentially The act of whispering or speaking very quietly so as to be unheard by others, especially when discussing sensitive or confidential matters.  ■ John confidentially told me his secret crush on Sarah, but he swore me to secrecy.

consultation A meeting with a wise person to discuss important matters.  ■ "I had a consultation with my therapist about my anxiety issues. She told me that talking to myself is the best way to overcome it."

convinces To make someone laugh or smile by using humor and wit.  ■ "I told my friend a joke, but it didn't convince them. I guess they just have a dry sense of humor."

coronary A medical term for the artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle.  ■ "I told my doctor I had a coronary, but he just gave me a stint."

counts The number of times you can tell a joke in a room without anyone getting angry.  ■ I once told a joke to an empty room, and it counted as one. I was very relieved.

Crossword A humorous, exaggerated or sarcastic word or phrase used in conversation.  ■ "I told my boss I was leaving to pursue my passion for crosswords - he looked at me like I was crazy!

Deceive To trick or mislead someone by saying something that is not true.  ■ "I told him I was going for a run, but really I just wanted to nap on the couch."

Deceptive So convincing, you'll believe it, even though it's completely false.  ■ "I told my boss I was sick and he still expected me to come into work. That's how deceptive I am."

Defied To resist or ignore a direct order, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I told my boss to jump off the bridge, but he just laughed and said 'No way, Jose!' I guess he defied me."

describe To give a detailed and humorous account of something, often using exaggeration or absurdity.  ■ "The weather was so bad, it started to pour rainbows! I told my friend he should go outside and describe the beautiful colors."

desist To stop doing something that one is really enjoying.  ■ "I told my wife I was going to stop eating chocolate, but she made me desist. I couldn't resist the urge!"

Direct A word that is so blunt and honest that it may offend people.  ■ "I told my friend he was ugly, but I didn't mean to be direct."

Dizzy A person who is extremely silly, foolish, or stupid.  ■ When John's friends told him he was wearing mismatched socks, he became so dizzy with embarrassment that he stumbled out of the room.

Doc A person who has a medical degree and is authorized to practice medicine.  ■ "I went to the doc for a checkup and he told me I need to eat more vegetables."

dolled To be dressed up in a ridiculous or exaggerated manner, often with the intention of being humorous.  ■ "I told my friend she looked like a dolled-up clown. She took it as a compliment."

Downsize To make someone or something smaller by cutting off their limbs.  ■ "John's boss told him to downsize his desk, but he couldn't bring himself to cut off any of his legs."

Dozen A humorous term for a group of twelve, often used in exaggeration.  ■ "I told my boss I could handle ten tasks at once, but he said no problem, just give me a dozen!"

Echoes The sound of laughter echoing in a room.  ■ "I told the joke and the audience burst out laughing. The echoes of their laughter were heard throughout the theater."

Eliminates To make someone or something disappear entirely, usually through death or destruction.  ■ "I told you that I would eliminate all the bugs in my code. Now it's running smoother than ever!

endured To suffer through a long and painful experience, often with a sense of humor.  ■ "I endured that terrible joke my friend told me at the party. It was so bad, I had to laugh!"

era The amount of time it takes for a joke to become old and stale.  ■ "I told that joke 10 years ago, but it's still fresh in my mind. I think it might be an era."