English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Swig A quick, exaggerated gulp of something, often accompanied by a loud slurping sound.  ■ "I took a massive swig of my coffee to wake myself up in the morning.", "The dog took a big ol' swig of his owner's milk, and it went straight to his head."

airtight Something that is completely sealed or fastened, making it difficult or impossible to open.  ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the closet with an airtight lid. It took me 20 minutes to figure out how to get out."

Amoral Having no moral principles or values, and being guided solely by self-interest.  ■ "The politician was amoral - he lied to the public and took bribes without a second thought."

auditorium A large room or building with a high ceiling, used for performances and meetings.  ■ "The auditorium was filled to capacity as the symphony orchestra took the stage.

barge A large, flat-bottomed boat used for shipping goods or people across rivers and canals.  ■ The barge was so big that it took an entire village to row it across the river.

boggling To be so confusing or difficult to understand that it is overwhelming or bewildering.  ■ I was boggling by the instructions for assembling the furniture. It took me hours to figure out how it all fit together!

boogie An imaginary creature that is used to frighten children and promote good behavior.  ■ "I didn't want to go to bed, but then the boogie came and took me away!"

Bossy A person who is extremely bossy and tries to control everyone else's lives.  ■ "I tried to organize a group project, but my bossy friend took over and started making decisions for everyone."

Botany The study of plants, their structure, function, and reproduction.  ■ "I took a botany class in college, but I failed because I couldn't identify any of the plants."

chunk A small, square-shaped piece of something.  ■ He took a big chunk out of the apple and handed it to me.

Continuous An unbroken chain of events or circumstances.  ■ "I had a headache for three days that was continuous, but then I took a nap and it was gone. It's a miracle!"

coup A sudden, violent overthrow of the government or an established order.  ■ "The military staged a coup and took control of the country overnight."

course A series of lessons or instructions given in a particular subject or field.  ■ "I took a course on advanced math, but I failed the final exam because I couldn't solve the problems involving imaginary numbers."

crowd A group of people gathered together, usually for a common purpose or activity. Often used to describe a large and rowdy group.  ■ "The crowd went wild when the band took the stage."

crying To shed tears of joy or amusement, often while laughing uncontrollably.  ■ "When I heard my friend's joke, I was crying with laughter so hard, it took me 10 minutes to calm down."

Cultivated A person who has learned to appreciate the finer things in life, such as art, literature, and fine dining.  ■ "I'm so glad I took up painting, it's really helped me cultivate my artistic skills."

Curves A series of bends or turns in a road or path, often leading to unexpected twists and turns.  ■ "I took the scenic route with its many curves, but I ended up getting lost and turned around."

cutaway A sudden and unexpected change in direction or course.  ■ "I was on my way to the store when I took a cutaway down a dark alley, not realizing it led to a dead end."

Dedication The act of being extremely committed and devoted to something or someone, often to the point of obsession.  ■ "John's dedication to his work was so strong that he never took a day off for over a year."

delayed A person who is constantly behind schedule, often to the point of being comically inefficient.  ■ John's always delayed when it comes to completing tasks, he once took two hours just to make a sandwich.

dense An object that is heavy and difficult to move or lift.  ■The couch was so dense, it took two people to move it.

deposing The act of overthrowing someone or something from a position of power, often through force or coercion.  ■ The king was deposed by the rebellious peasants and took refuge in a nearby cave.

detour A sudden and unexpected change in direction or route.  ■ "I was on my way to the store, but I took a detour to avoid traffic and ended up getting lost."

diazepam A powerful sedative and anti-anxiety medication, known for its ability to make people feel drowsy and forgetful.  ■ "I forgot my birthday but I don't remember why. It must have been the diazepam I took before bed last night."

digits The numerical values of the numbers 0 through 9, also known as Arabic numerals.  ■ "I had so many digits in my phone number that it took me three minutes just to dial it in."

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."

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."

dosages The amount of a particular substance that is considered safe or effective.  ■ "I took three doses of cough syrup and I'm still coughing up a lung! Maybe next time I should try the six-dose version."

Doses The amount of something required to cure or kill a person, or the amount needed to make them feel funny.  ■ "I took too many doses of medication last night and now I'm tripping balls."

dugout A large hole in the ground, typically used as a shelter or hiding place.  ■ "The players took refuge in the dugout during the rainstorm."

edict A humorous and absurd rule or law.  ■ After the mayor's failed attempt at a joke during his edict on mandatory laughter, no one took him seriously anymore.

enhancer A device or substance that increases the effectiveness of something.  ■ I took an enhancer to help me study for my exam and ended up acing it!

fallow 1. Not cultivated or worked on for a period of time, typically due to being left idle or unattended.  ■ "The field was fallow after the harvest season, and weeds quickly took over."

Flights The act of flying or the means by which something flies.  ■ I took a flight to Paris last week. It was so boring, I nearly fell asleep.

foothold A small, tentative step or grasp that a person or thing takes in order to gain a foothold or purchase on something.  ■ The climber took a foothold on the rock and began scaling the cliff face with ease.

frigging An adjective used to describe something that is very annoying or unpleasant.  ■ The frigging traffic was a nightmare. It took me hours to get home!

ginseng A magical plant that makes you feel like Superman and gives you the power to lift heavy objects with your mind.  ■ "I took some ginseng this morning, and I can already bench press 500 pounds with my thoughts!"

Groomed To have one's facial hair or body carefully groomed, often in preparation for a formal occasion.  ■ "I'm so glad I took the time to groom myself before the wedding. I looked like a mess otherwise!"

groves A large collection of trees growing together in a dense forest or wooded area.  ■ "I lost my phone in the groves, and it took me hours to find it because I couldn't see through all the trees."

Hacksaw A sharp-toothed cutting tool with a thin blade that is drawn through the material being cut.  ■ "I used my hacksaw to cut through the rope quickly, but it took me forever to find a replacement blade."

hijacking The act of stealing a ride on an airplane or spacecraft while it is in flight.  ■ "I heard about the time someone hijacked a rocket and took off into outer space!"

hikers A group of people who enjoy walking long distances and exploring nature.  ■ "The hikers stumbled upon a hidden waterfall and took a break to have a picnic."

hog A large, sturdy animal with a short snout and thick skin, usually kept on a farm for meat or wool.  ■ "The hog was so big that it took two farmers to move it.

homeroom The group of students assigned to be with the same teacher.  ■ "When my homeroom teacher asked what I did during the summer, I replied 'I went on vacation, and also took a break from reality'."

horsey A large, four-legged animal with a long neck and a mane of hair. Often kept as a pet or used for riding.  ■ "I can't believe you took your horsey to the grocery store!

Humpback A large, lumbering creature with a distinctive hump on its back.  ■ "I saw a humpback walking down the street. It was so big that it took up half the sidewalk!

iguanas Large, lizard-like creatures with long tails and spiny backs.  ■ Did you hear about the time the iguanas took over the government? They had a real "reptile revolution"!

initiative A bold and daring plan or proposal that is initiated by someone who takes charge without being asked.  ■ John took the initiative to start a new project at work, even though his boss hadn't mentioned anything about it.

Invaded To have one's home or territory taken over by an enemy, often with violence and destruction.  ■ "When the aliens invaded Earth, they didn't just take over our cities, they took over our sense of humor too!