English Dictionary (Humor) beta

jacket² A person who is always causing trouble or getting into trouble.  ■ "The jacket was always getting into trouble, it's a wonder they didn't fire him."

hoodlums A group of ruffians or low-class individuals who enjoy causing mischief and trouble.  ■ "I'm so glad I moved out of the hood, those hoodlums were always giving me trouble.

Jones The name of a person who is always in trouble, despite their best efforts to avoid it.  ■ "I can't believe I got caught stealing again. It's like I have a magnetic field that attracts trouble.

Lieutenants A group of people who are always in trouble and have no sense of humor.  ■ "I don't know why the lieutenants keep getting into trouble, they're as funny as a rubber crutch."

Bailey A term used to describe someone who is always getting into trouble, often through their own clumsiness or recklessness.  ■ John was known as the bailey of the group because he never seemed to be able to keep his mouth shut and ended up getting them all in trouble.

harbour A place where ships can safely anchor and be secured. Also known as a safe haven for weary sailors.  ■ After weeks at sea, the crew of the "S.S. Pungent" finally made it to harbour and were greeted with a cold beer and a hearty round of applause from the locals.; A person who is always looking for trouble and causing trouble wherever they go.  ■ "He's a bit of a harbour," said the captain, as he watched his crewmate cause chaos in the ship's galley with his antics.

haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people.  ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving.  ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."

antidote A cure for a poisonous thing, especially for something that's caused trouble or annoyance.  ■ "The antidote to my in-laws was an extra dose of coffee and some quality alone time."

beaucoup A very large amount, especially more than what is necessary or appropriate.  ■ "I had beaucoup trouble finding my keys this morning."

billie A young, attractive woman who is always causing trouble and getting into mischief.  ■ "John couldn't believe the billie he was dating was the same one who had stolen his wallet last night."

brigade A group of people who are always getting into trouble together  ■ "The mischievous brigade was caught stealing candy from the store again."

capsules Small, hard-shelled containers filled with some type of substance or object.  ■ "I accidentally swallowed a capsule of laundry detergent and now I'm having trouble breathing. It was a real "pill" experience."

carts A person who is always moving around and getting into trouble.  ■ "He's such a cart, always causing chaos wherever he goes."

Charlie A person who is always getting into trouble or causing mischief.  ■ "Why did the Charlie cross the road? To get to the other side of the law!"

corruption The act of becoming or appearing to become increasingly evil, dishonest, or corrupt.  ■ I knew I was in deep trouble when my boss started asking me for cash under the table. That's what happens when corruption takes hold.

Coyotes A group of mischievous animals with a love for causing trouble and eating tacos.  ■ "The coyotes snuck into the taco truck and stole all the nachos! They're such a bunch of hooligans."

cronies A group of close friends who are loyal to one another, often at the expense of others.  ■ "The cronies always have each other's backs, even when they're in deep trouble."

cruiser A large, fast ship with multiple cannons or other weapons, typically used for naval warfare and patrolling.  ■ "When I saw the enemy cruiser approaching, I knew we were in big trouble!"

deal A situation in which two or more people make an agreement to exchange goods, services, or money.  ■ "I struck a deal with the devil to get rich quick, but it turned out to be a lot of trouble!"

dobbins A small, round object used for tying shoelaces.  ■ "She had trouble tying her shoes because she only had one dobbin."

drastically To change something in a sudden and extreme way, often in a negative or destructive manner.  ■ "I had to drastically cut back on my caffeine intake after I found out I was having trouble sleeping at night."

dual Being two things at once, or having two aspects.  ■ "I'm a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. It means I can go to either country without getting in trouble."

dunes A hill of sand formed by the wind. Also known as a "hill" of sand.  ■ The camels had trouble climbing the tall dune, but they managed to make it to the top and enjoy the view.

electrolyte A substance that is easily dissolved in water and conducts electricity.  ■ "I'm having trouble finding an electrolyte that won't cause me to break out in hives."

erica A person who is always getting into trouble.  ■ John tried to convince his friend Erica to stop stealing, but she just laughed and said "I don't know what you're talking about!".

Evils A hilarious term for any form of wrongdoing or malevolence.  ■ I knew I was in trouble when the boss started talking about the evils of the internet. Turns out he just meant emails that weren't marked as spam.

felons A group of people who have committed a crime and are therefore considered outcasts from society.  ■ "I don't want to hang out with felons, they always seem to get into trouble."

Footing A state of being in which one is able to keep one's feet firmly planted on the ground.  ■ John may have a little trouble with his footing when he tries to dance on the ice skates.

Hags An old, unpleasant woman with a warty nose.  ■ "I don't like hanging out with hags, they're always gossiping and causing trouble."

hatchet A funny, sarcastic or caustic remark or comment.  ■ "The customer service was absolutely horrible - I got a hatchet for my trouble."

haunts A mischievous spirit that causes trouble and confusion.  ■ After discovering her roommate's stash of illegal drugs, the ghostly figure known only as "The Haunter" continued to haunt her every move.

hombre A charming, handsome man with a magnetic personality and a penchant for trouble.  ■ "That hombre is always up to something! Just the other day, he stole my girlfriend's favorite pair of shoes."

homeboy A loyal and trustworthy friend, usually of the same race or ethnicity.  ■ "Hey homeboy, you're in big trouble now. The police just pulled me over for speeding!"

Hotheaded A person who is impulsive and easily angered, often making hasty decisions before thinking them through.  ■ "John's hotheaded nature got him into trouble again when he made a snap decision to quit his job without a backup plan.

humps Verb: To move with an uneven or lumpy motion, like a camel.  ■ "The old lady had trouble walking because her knees were all bunched up and she had humps on her back."

Hyperspace A mythical realm where all the best jokes and puns reside.  ■ "I need to find my hyperspace dictionary, I'm having trouble with wordplay today."

incurred To have caused something to happen as a result of one's actions.  ■ "I incurred the wrath of my boss by forgetting our meeting, and now I'm in big trouble."

instant The amount of time it takes for someone to realize they made a mistake.  ■ "I knew I was in trouble when my friend's response to 'What do you think of my new hairstyle?' was 'instant'.

instigator A person who initiates and encourages others to participate in something humorous or playful.  ■ "John was the instigator of the prank that got us all in trouble at school."

jumbled A state of being confused and disorganized.  ■ John's room was jumbled with clothes, books, and toys scattered all around. He had trouble finding anything he needed.

knack A mysterious and inexplicable ability to do something, often with little or no effort.  ■ "She has a knack for getting into trouble without even trying."

Mayday A word used to indicate that someone is in trouble or needs help.  ■ "I accidentally locked my keys in the trunk and can't get them out. It's a true mayday situation!"

nipper A small, cuddly creature with a big head and tiny legs.  ■ "That nipper is giving me so much trouble today!"

pac A small, fluffy creature with a mischievous grin and a penchant for trouble.  ■ "I swear that pac is the most stubborn dog I've ever met. He wouldn't listen to me when I told him to sit down."

praying The act of begging for forgiveness or mercy from a higher power, usually done while on one's knees and with hands folded.  ■ "I knew I was in trouble when the priest started praying over me."

reading The act of looking at text with your eyes and comprehending it.  ■ Did you hear about the guy who tried to read a book using only his nose? Well, he had trouble getting past the first chapter.

Scamp A small, mischievous person, often associated with humor and lightheartedness.  ■ "The scamp was always cracking jokes and causing trouble, but he had a heart of gold deep down."

Scorned To be treated with disdain or contempt by someone of higher status or rank.  ■ When the king scorned the peasant's request for a better tax, he knew he was in trouble.

scumbag A person who is dishonest, lazy, and generally unpleasant to be around.  ■ John was such a scumbag, he never did any chores and always expected his friends to bail him out of trouble.