English Dictionary (Humor) beta

cannot An interjection of extreme disappointment or frustration that cannot be overcome. It is usually used when someone has tried everything to make something happen, but it just can't.  ■ "I tried to make my car start, but it wouldn't budge! I was at a loss as to what to do. I couldn't!"

alien A creature from another planet, with a strange appearance and behavior.  ■ "The alien landed on Earth and tried to communicate, but all it could say was 'Bla-bla-bla'."

anesthetics A funny way of putting things to sleep.  ■ I had a terrible case of anesthetics when I tried to watch that horror movie last night. It was so boring, I fell asleep before the opening credits!

Audible Something that can be heard.  ■ I could hear the audible snores of my roommate as I tried to fall asleep.

Backward A person, animal, or thing moving or operating in the opposite direction of the normal course of things.  ■ "The bicycle was going backward, but when I tried to pedal it forward, I accidentally went backward even faster!"

Bakes To bake something in a very comically exaggerated manner, often resulting in a hilarious mess.  ■ "I tried to bake cookies but ended up making a giant cookie monster. I guess you could say I really 'baked' some laughs!

balloon An oversized, lightweight inflatable object that is typically used for decoration or for party games.  ■ "I can't believe you actually tried to ride a balloon like it was a unicycle! That's just absurd!"

baptists A group of religious extremists who believe in immersing themselves in water to wash away their sins.  ■ "I tried joining a baptist church once, but they were too strict and didn't let me have any fun."

blemish A small mark or imperfection on the skin, typically caused by a minor injury or acne.  ■ "John tried to hide his blemish with makeup, but it only made it more noticeable."

blindfolded To be unable to see due to a cloth or other covering over the eyes.  ■ "I blindfolded myself and tried to find my way through the maze, but it was impossible!

bloodied adjective  ■ "He got bloodied on the dance floor when he tried to impress the ladies with his moves."

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."

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."

britt A person who is extremely clumsy and uncoordinated, often leading to accidents or injuries.  ■ "John was such a britt when he tried to catch the football that he ended up with a sprained ankle!"

bussing The act of banging a person's head against something repeatedly in order to make them laugh.  ■ "I tried bussing my friend but he just sat there with a straight face."

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!

Cardboard A thin, rectangular piece of paper or cardstock, typically used for packaging or making boxes.  ■ "I tried to make a fort out of cardboard boxes, but it fell apart when I leaned on it."

Carpentry The art of constructing and repairing furniture, buildings, and other structures made from wood.  ■ "I tried to fix the wobbly table myself, but my carpentry skills were not up to par."

Cases A series of events that lead to a funny or unexpected conclusion.  ■ "I tried to make a perfect sandwich, but everything went wrong. I ended up with a case of food poisoning from the mayonnaise."

chains A long series of interconnected things that bind or hold something together.  ■ "She tried to break free from the chains of her mundane job, but it was no use."

Chiseling The art of using a chisel to carve or shape something.  ■ "I tried chiseling away at my homework, but it was still too hard."

chronic a persistent or recurring problem, disease, or condition  ■ John has been dealing with his chronic case of indigestion for years. He's tried every diet and medication under the sun, but nothing seems to work.

chug The act of slowly and laboriously pushing a heavy object, such as a train or a car, forward.  ■ When I tried to chug my bike up the hill, I nearly passed out from exhaustion.

clearer A state of being more easily understood or explained.  ■ "I tried to explain my ideas to my boss, but he didn't seem to understand. I realized that I needed to make them clearer."

Climb To ascend or mount something, often with great difficulty or effort.  ■ John tried to climb the mountain but ended up getting lost and hungry. He had to rely on his wits to make it back down safely!

Clockwise A direction of travel that is opposite to the rotation of a clock's hands.  ■ "The pizza was delicious, but when I tried to cut it clockwise, I accidentally ate the whole thing!

Clumps A group of people who are clustered together, usually in a way that makes them difficult to separate.  ■ "I tried to break up the clumps at the party, but they just stuck together like glue!"

coerce To force someone to do something against their will by using intimidation or violence.  ■ "The boss tried to coerce me into working overtime, but I stood my ground and refused."

combine To join two or more things together, usually in a way that is not ideal.  ■ "I tried to combine my love of bacon and peanut butter on a sandwich, but it ended up being a disaster."

combust To burn or ignite something with fire.  ■ "He tried to combust his sandwich, but it just made a mess."

complicate To make something more difficult or confusing, often intentionally.  ■ "John tried to simplify the recipe but ended up complicating it by adding extra steps."

conceal To hide something from view, such as an embarrassing blemish or a terrible secret.  ■ "I tried to conceal my love for pineapple pizza, but it was no use. My family already knows I'm a monster."

concealing To hide something or someone behind a screen, in order to prevent people from seeing them.  ■ After being caught stealing, the thief tried to conceal himself by climbing into a trash can.

Confuse To make someone confused or unable to understand something.  ■ "I tried to explain the concept of quantum physics to my friend, but he just looked at me blankly and said, 'You're confusing me!'".

connect To form a link or bond between two things.  ■ I tried to connect with my coworkers during the break room, but they were all glued to their phones.

Convinced To be absolutely certain about something, often due to lack of evidence.  ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple belongs on pizza," said the man who had never tried it before.

cooked To be completely and utterly defeated or vanquished in a battle of wits.  ■ "I tried to outsmart the boss, but he was so cooked, I ended up giving him my resignation."

Copycat A person who imitates the actions, ideas, or behavior of others without any originality.  ■ "I'm a copycat," said John, as he tried to impress his boss by mimicking every move he made in the office.

copying The act of taking someone else's work and pretending it is your own.  ■ "I was caught copying my neighbor's homework. I tried to blame it on my dog, but he has a bit of a plagiarism problem himself."

corned To be stuffed with something or someone, often to the point of overstuffing.  ■ "The sausage was so corned with vegetables that it exploded when I tried to take a bite."

corrected The act of fixing a mistake, but inadvertently making another mistake.  ■ John tried to correct the spelling of his resume, but ended up misspelling his own name.

Countess A female member of the lowest order of the nobility, typically one who is not a princess.  ■ "The countess tried to act like she was royal, but her attempts were as amusing as her outdated hairstyle."

Cradle A small bed, especially for an infant.  ■ "My grandma tried to rock me back to sleep in a cradle but I was too wide awake!

creaky adjective Relating to or resembling an old, squeaking floorboard.  ■ She tried to sneak into the house quietly, but the creaky stairs gave her away.

Dabble To engage in a hobby or activity half-heartedly, usually with little success.  ■ "I tried to dabble in painting, but I quickly realized that I had no talent and gave it up after two failed attempts."

data A large pile of information that is too boring to read or understand.  ■ "I tried to learn about data analysis, but I couldn't get past the first page. It was just too dull."

derives To obtain, acquire, or gain knowledge by studying or analyzing something.  ■ John tried to derive the equation for the area of a circle, but he was lost in his own math problems.

device A funny thing that does something unconventional or unexpected.  ■ "I tried to use my phone as a device for meditation, but all I got was a headache from squinting at the small screen."

Digital Relating to or using digital technology or methods.  ■ He tried to take a selfie with his digital camera, but it kept flashing and blurring.