English Dictionary (Humor) beta

excursions noun - a short trip made from home or school for pleasure, education, or business purposes.  ■ "I took an excursion to the beach last summer and spent my whole day building sandcastles."  ■ "The class went on a field trip to the zoo as part of their biology excursions.

Honeymoon A period of time during which a newly married couple goes on a trip or vacation together, typically for a week to ten days.  ■ "After their honeymoon in Hawaii, John and Jane realized that they had never been so far apart from each other before. They spent the entire trip arguing about where to go for dinner."

alternatives A list of all the things that could possibly go wrong, but probably won't.  ■ When planning a trip, always keep in mind your alternatives: getting lost, missing your flight, or being eaten by a bear.

barbaric adj. relating to or characteristic of barbarians; crude, savage, and uncivilized  ■ He went out with the barbaric tribes on a hunting trip, but they were all dressed in modern clothing.

Bottles An object that contains liquid, often used to store or transport beverages.  ■ After realizing there was no water left in his bottle, John decided to make a trip to the grocery store.

cancellation The act of canceling something, typically a social event or plan.  ■ John's friends were disappointed when he cancelled their trip to the beach because he forgot his swimsuit at home.

carp A large, bony fish with a long snout and rows of sharp teeth. Often used in fishing or as food.  ■ "I caught a giant carp while on my fishing trip!"

Changed To become something completely different or opposite from what it was before.  ■ John changed his mind and decided to go on the trip after all!

chumps A foolish, easily deceived person who is often taken advantage of.  ■ "The chump fell for the old 'you won a free trip to Hawaii' scam and spent all his savings on a plane ticket he never received."

Clueless Completely and utterly lost in one's thoughts or actions.  ■ "I was clueless about where to go next on my road trip, so I just pulled over and asked a stranger for directions. Turns out they were clueless too!"

collect To gather together objects or people with the intention of amusing oneself.  ■ "I collect rubber ducks from every trip I take. My house is filled with them!"

coo a type of bird with feathers that resemble small, round balls and a distinctive cooing sound  ■ I went on a bird-watching trip and saw a flock of coos flying overhead. They were so cute!

County A large area of land with a distinct character and often its own government.  ■ "I went on a road trip across the country and saw so many different landscapes!

designers A group of people who are incredibly uncoordinated and have the tendency to trip over their own feet.  ■ "I can't believe we hired such a clumsy team of designers. They're always falling over and dropping things!"

errand A short trip to the store or another nearby location to pick up a specific item.  ■ "I need to run an errand, but I can't find my keys!"

Essential Something that is absolutely necessary, required or important to the point of being indispensable.  ■ "I need an essential item for my camping trip: a tent."

excursion An outing or trip for pleasure, especially to a nearby town or countryside.  ■ "We decided to take an excursion to the beach today. It was such a sunny day that we couldn't resist."

Faltered To trip or stumble while walking, often due to being lost in thought.  ■ I was so lost in thought that I almost faltered on the sidewalk.

Group A collection of people, animals, or objects that are gathered together for a common purpose.  ■ "The group of friends decided to go on a trip to the beach."

hazard Something that presents a risk or danger, often unpredictable and potentially harmful.  ■ Be careful not to trip over the hazardous pile of banana peels on the floor!

honeymooners A newly married couple who are enjoying their honeymoon, typically by going on a trip together.  ■ "The honeymooners went to Paris and enjoyed a romantic dinner cruise along the Seine."

Incentives A fun and exciting way to motivate people to do something.  ■ The boss offered a trip to Hawaii as an incentive for the team to meet their sales goals. Unfortunately, none of them could swim.

inflating The act of filling up something with air or gas, often to make it larger and more fluffy.  ■ "I need to inflate my tires before going on a road trip. Otherwise, I'll be driving on flat tires!"

inspection The act of thoroughly examining something or someone to determine its quality, condition, or value.  ■ "I need to inspect my car before I go on a long trip to make sure everything is in working order."

julep A sweet, alcoholic drink made from mint, sugar, and bourbon.  ■ "I can't believe I accidentally left my julep at the bar last night. Now I have to make a trip back just to get it!

keel A sharp sticky substance that causes people to trip and fall.  ■ "John tripped over a keel in the middle of the street, spilling his coffee all over himself.

laws A set of rules and regulations that govern society, often enforced by law enforcement agencies.  ■ "Breaking the laws of physics may result in a trip to jail, but sometimes it's worth it for the hilarious memes!"

lets A way to express agreement and invite someone to do something together.  ■ "Let's go on a road trip!"

Loaning The act of lending money, goods, or services to someone else.  ■ John loaned his friend $100 for the weekend so they could go on a road trip.

marlin A large and powerful fish, often associated with deep-sea fishing.  ■ "I caught a huge marlin on my last fishing trip! It was so big that I had to ask for help to get it back into the boat."

Minors A group of people who are not yet considered adults.  ■ "The minors were all excited to go on the field trip, but they quickly realized that they didn't have any money for snacks."

Narrative A long and boring story that nobody wants to hear  ■ John's narration of his trip to the grocery store was so dull, I fell asleep before he even got to the checkout line.

Navigation The art of finding one's way around using a map, compass, or other navigational tools.  ■ John's navigation skills were put to the test when he accidentally ended up in the middle of a lake during his fishing trip.

Needed A feeling of intense desire or necessity for something, often something that is not easily obtained.  ■ John's parents were needed to sign his permission form for the school trip.

nimrod A person who is extremely annoying, usually by talking excessively or interrupting others.  ■ "He was such a nimrod, he wouldn't stop talking about his latest golf trip even though no one was interested."

Notches A record of one's accomplishments or conquests, often in the form of a mark on a weapon or object.  ■ "John had notched his gun 50 times during the hunting trip, but he didn't even get a shot off."

Pharmacy A place where medicines and drugs are sold and dispensed.  ■ "I forgot my medication at home, so I had to make a trip to the pharmacy."

pilgrimage A journey to a place of great spiritual significance, often undertaken by a group of people with similar beliefs.; A journey or trip to a place that is famous for something unusual or remarkable.

Plan A well-thought-out scheme or strategy, often involving taking action at a later date.  ■ "I have a plan to surprise my friends with a trip to Hawaii next month."

Positively With extreme enthusiasm, positivity, and optimism  ■ "I'm positively stoked to go on this hiking trip!"

Postponed The act of putting something off until later.  ■ "I had to postpone my trip to the beach because I forgot my swimsuit at home."

Railroad A system of tracks and stations used to transport passengers and goods by trains.  ■ "I'm going on a road trip with my family, but I don't want to be stuck on the railroad for hours."

replenish To restore something to its original state, or to make it complete again.  ■ "I always replenish my coffee supply before going on a long road trip to avoid getting drowsy."

Return³ To go back or come again to a place.  ■ "I forgot my phone at the cafe, and I had to make a return trip to get it."

returning The act of going back to the same place or person after a period of absence.  ■ "I'm returning home after a long trip abroad."

Routes A series of instructions or directions for getting to a particular place.  ■ "I can't remember the routes I took on my road trip. That's why I ended up in the middle of nowhere."

Shelter A place or thing that provides protection from the elements, such as rain, wind, and sun.  ■ "I built a shelter out of branches and leaves to protect myself from the rain during my camping trip."

showcase A place where people can see and buy things.  ■ After hearing about the amazing deals at the showcase, Sarah convinced her friends to go there for their weekly shopping trip.

staggeringly To cause someone to stumble or trip, often as a result of being surprised or overwhelmed.  ■ "Wow, that's staggeringly expensive!" exclaimed the frugal shopper, as she almost fell over in shock at the price tag.