English Dictionary (Humor) beta

assimilate To become one with a group of people by adopting their customs, beliefs, and behaviors.  ■ "After moving to America, John quickly assimilated into the culture and started wearing baseball caps and driving a pickup truck."

Backfiring When a car or vehicle fails to start, causing the engine to emit smoke or fumes from the exhaust pipe.  ■ John's car backfired so badly that he had to call a tow truck.

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."

campaigned verb, past tense of campaign  ■ John campaigned tirelessly for his favorite ice cream truck to win the people's hearts.

Carbuncle A large, lumpy, and often painful inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection.  ■ "I accidentally got a carbuncle on my neck when I forgot to wash my hands after eating at that sketchy food truck."

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."

cruse A short and easy journey with a car or truck.  ■ "I can't decide between taking the train or going on a cruse to get to work."

Dependable A person or thing that is consistently reliable and trustworthy.  ■ "I knew I could count on my dependable friend to help me move. He showed up with a truck and all the necessary tools, just like he promised."

Enterprise A bold and daring undertaking, often involving risk and uncertainty.  ■ "He decided to start his own enterprise by opening a food truck business. It was a huge success!

floorboard The board that covers the floor of a vehicle, typically a car or truck.  ■ "I accidentally kicked the floorboard and broke my toe."

Frontal adj. relating to or facing the front of something.  ■ I had a frontal collision with a truck this morning.

Heaved To lift or raise something with great effort, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "She heaved the couch up onto the truck and drove away with it."

Myths A collection of humorous and exaggerated stories or beliefs about someone or something.  ■ "I heard he can bench press a car! That's just a myth, but it's hard to believe after seeing him lift that truck."

turban A garment worn by Sikh men, typically consisting of a soft fabric wrapped around the head and neck.  ■ I accidentally put my sandwich in my turban while eating at the food truck festival. Everyone stared at me.

Advertise To promote or publicize something by making it known to the general public through various means, such as advertisements.  ■ "I'm advertising my new ice cream truck business on social media and putting up flyers all over town. If you want to taste some of the best ice cream in town, come find me!"

bottomed to have reached the lowest possible point, especially in a state of complete failure  ■ After trying to start his car for the third time in a row, John finally bottomed out and had to call for a tow truck.

budge A small, usually undesirable movement made by something that is or has become stuck or wedged.  ■ I tried to budge the car out of the mud, but it was no use - I had to call a tow truck!

Commissioner An official with the authority to make decisions, often involving money.  ■ When the commissioner approved the budget for the new ice cream truck, the townspeople were overjoyed. But when they found out that it was actually a cover for a group of spies, they were less than thrilled.

Contributors People who provide money or resources to a project, organization, or cause.  ■ "The contributors of the Kickstarter campaign for the new ice cream truck were thrilled to see their hard work pay off when it became the talk of the town."

convoy A group of vehicles traveling together for safety or convenience, typically in the form of a military formation.  ■ The convoy was led by a giant red fire truck, with clowns and jugglers riding on top to entertain the children along the route.

departure The act of leaving a place or country. This can be a sad moment, like saying goodbye to your favorite sandwich.  ■ "I was so sad when I had to leave the airport and go home," said the traveler, "but then I remembered my favorite sandwich at that little shop down the street and realized it wasn't all bad."; The act of returning to a place or country. This can be an even sadder moment, like coming home from vacation and realizing you have to go back to work.  ■ "I was so excited to come back from my trip and see all my friends," said the traveler, "but then I realized I had to go back to work and it was like being hit by a truck."

fix A state of being broken or faulty that requires repair.  ■ John's car was in a fix when he realized he didn't have enough gas to make it home. He had to call for a tow truck and get his car fixed before he could continue on his journey.

flashback A sudden, vivid recollection of a past event or experience that was not necessarily pleasant.  ■ After eating the spicy tacos at the food truck festival, Sarah had a flashback of her childhood summers spent in the backyard with her grandparents.

Jeeps A vehicle that is designed to drive off-road, but has a tendency to get stuck.  ■ "I bought a Jeep so I could go on wild adventures in the great outdoors. But every time we tried to cross a river, we got stuck and had to call for a tow truck."

overpriced An item or service that is priced too high for its perceived value.  ■ "That $100 sandwich at the food truck was so overpriced, I couldn't bring myself to buy it. I ended up settling for a $5 hot dog instead."

present A thing that is currently happening or existing, or a person who is currently present.  ■ "I'm so sorry I'm late, my car broke down and I had to call a tow truck. But don't worry, I'm here now, so let's get started!"

Roadies A group of people who work together to put on a concert or live event.  ■ "The roadies were so tired after loading all the equipment onto the truck that they collapsed onto their sleeping bags in the back of the van. They knew they had one more long day ahead of them before the big show."

salvage The act of saving something from destruction or ruin, often involving the recovery of valuable items.  ■ "When my car broke down on the highway, I had to salvage as much as I could from the wreckage before calling for a tow truck."

senorita A charming, flirtatious young woman who is full of life and always up for a good time. She has a sharp tongue and can give as good as she gets.  ■ After hearing the seniorita's joke, everyone at the party couldn't stop laughing for the rest of the night. When asked why she was so funny, she replied, "Because I have a mouth like a truck driver."

snap An incredibly sharp and sudden change in a situation, often resulting in an unexpected outcome.  ■ John's car broke down on the highway, but instead of getting angry, he just snapped his fingers and summoned a tow truck with telekinesis. People who say there's no such thing as magic have never met John.