English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Described An adjective used to describe something that is very, very funny.  ■ "The comedian's jokes were so described that the whole audience couldn't stop laughing for hours."

famous Adjective: Very well-known and widely recognized, often for something not particularly impressive or valuable.  ■ "He's famous for being bad at tennis, but he takes it very seriously."

institutional Something that is very, very serious and not to be taken lightly.  ■ "That's institutionalized racism if I ever saw it."

Middies A person who is neither very tall nor very short, but just right.  ■ "I don't want to be a middie, I want to be a giant!"

punchy An adjective used to describe something that is very short or punch-like, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm not very tall, but I've got some pretty punchy moves!"

Thorough Extremely detailed, complete, and accurate; very careful.  ■ "I had to clean the kitchen thoroughly before my mom got home," said John, "because she's very particular about how things are done."

Army A large group of people, usually dressed in a similar manner and carrying weapons.  ■ "I heard the army was planning to invade France!", A term used to describe a group of people who are very organized and efficient, often with a clear chain of command.  ■ "The company's army was able to deliver the project on time thanks to their strict organizational skills.", A term used to describe a group of people who are very loyal and dedicated, often willing to do anything for their leader.  ■ "The CEO's army was able to get the company to meet its revenue goals thanks to their unwavering loyalty."

boar A pig with an extra-long snout and a tendency to be very, very aggressive.  ■ "I accidentally insulted the boar's honor by calling it a 'porker.' The boar took this as a declaration of war and charged at me with its tusks bared, but I managed to fend it off with my trusty umbrella."

booker A person who books rooms for other people.  ■ "I need to book a hotel room for my family, can you help me out?", A person who makes reservations at restaurants or events.  ■ "What time do we have our dinner reservation?", A person who is very organized and efficient.  ■ "I'm always impressed by my friend's ability to book everything in advance. She's such a booker!", A person who is very knowledgeable about books and reading.  ■ "I don't know what I would do without my booker friend to recommend new books for me to read."

Commanders A group of people who are very good at giving orders, but very bad at following them.  ■ "The commanders always seemed to know what they wanted everyone else to do, but when it came to doing their own jobs, they were hopelessly incompetent."

dumb An individual with an extremely low intelligence quotient and a lack of common sense. Often used to describe someone who is not very bright or not very quick on the uptake.  ■ "I forgot my phone at home today, and I'm so dumb for not remembering!"

elm A tall, slender tree with a soft, grayish-white bark and small, round leaves. Also known as an ulm.  ■ I went for a walk in the park and saw a beautiful elm tree.; A type of person who is very intelligent, but also very boring. Often used to describe someone who is overly analytical or logical.  ■ "He's such an elm," said Jane, "he can talk about the most mundane things for hours on end."

fundamentalist A person who takes religious beliefs very seriously and refuses to listen to reason or evidence that contradicts them.  ■ "The fundamentalist argued that the Earth was flat, despite all the scientific evidence to the contrary. It's clear that he had a very narrow-minded view of the world."

Heavyweight A person or thing that is very heavy or strong, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is very influential or powerful.  ■ "The CEO of the company was a heavyweight in the industry, with a reputation for being ruthless and demanding."

madrigal A type of Italian song often sung as a part of madrigal dinners. The songs are typically very beautiful, but also very depressing.  ■ "I'm sorry I didn't invite you to the madrigal dinner last night, but it was just too sad for me to handle."

moral A person's sense of right and wrong, or their code of conduct. Often used to describe someone who is very good, but also very boring.  ■ "I don't know why Sarah always insists on doing the right thing. It's like she has some sort of moral compass that guides her every move."

Outward 1. The opposite of inward; facing or directed outwards., 2. Characteristic of a person, thing or event that is intended to be observed by others rather than kept private or hidden.  ■ "He always wears his emotions on his sleeve, making them very easy to read - but also very outward."

professional A person who is highly skilled in their field and takes their work very seriously.  ■ "I am a professional chef, and I take my craft very seriously. That's why I only use the freshest ingredients and never cut corners.

simpleton A person who is very easily fooled or tricked, often because they are not very intelligent.  ■ "I was so impressed by the simpleton's ability to be convinced by the fake news article. I can't believe he fell for it."

specific adjective (1): Relating to a particular individual or thing, especially in terms of its unique characteristics. Example: The cat is very specific about where it wants to be petted.  ■ The chef was very specific about the temperature of the water for boiling the pasta.

steamy An adjective used to describe something that has a lot of steam or is very humid, but can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe someone or something that is very attractive.  ■ "I love the way you make my coffee all steaming hot and delicious.", "She was so steaming hot, I couldn't look away from her for a second."

uses A verb that can be used to describe someone who is very intelligent, but also very lazy. It is often used in a derogatory way to mock someone for being too smart for their own good.  ■ "I knew he was a genius when I saw how quickly he could use the remote control to change the channel on the TV."

woodpecker A bird that pecks wood to build nests and find food.  ■ The woodpecker flew off the tree branch, revealing its nest made of twigs and leaves., A person who is very talkative or opinionated about woodworking.  ■ "I'm a woodworker, not a woodpecker!" he exclaimed as the group laughed at his enthusiasm for the craft., A person who is very picky or selective about what they eat, preferring only certain types of wood to consume.  ■ "I'm a woodpecker when it comes to food," she said as she picked out the juiciest piece of wood from the platter.

accommodating Being willing to please or meet the needs of others.  ■ "John was so accommodating, he let his friends borrow his car even though he needed it for a very important errand."

ace A very funny word used to describe something or someone that is extremely amusing.  ■ "That joke was an absolute ace! I couldn't stop laughing."

Actresses A group of women who are trained to act in plays and movies, but have no sense of humor whatsoever.  ■ "The actresses couldn't stop laughing at my terrible jokes. I guess they were just very funny people."

Administration A branch of government responsible for maintaining order and carrying out policies.  ■ The administration has been very efficient in keeping the city clean.

Alabaster A very pale, almost white color, like that of alabaster stone.  ■ "She had an alabaster complexion and always wore pastel-colored clothes to match."

amin A person who is highly intelligent but also very foolish.  ■ "The amin walked into the room and immediately started arguing with himself. It's like he had two opposing opinions in his head, but only one brain."

amply A word that can be used to describe something in a very exaggerated or humorous way.  ■ "I'm amply confident in my ability to solve this problem."

Ana A word that means "very funny" in English.  ■ "You're really ana today!" said Sarah, trying to be polite but failing miserably.

ancients A group of people who lived a very long time ago, often considered wise and knowledgeable.  ■ "I always consult with the ancients when making important decisions - after all, they've been around the block a few times!"

appetizing Something that is very attractive and delicious, often causing a strong desire to eat or drink it.  ■ "The smell of freshly baked cookies was so appetizing that I couldn't resist grabbing one."

Art Something that is considered beautiful, creative, or skillful.  ■ "I'm not very good at art, I prefer to stick to cooking."

Attached To be very much attached to someone or something.  ■ John is so attached to his phone that he never leaves home without it.

Attentive Adjective. Someone who is very focused and paying close attention to what is happening around them.  ■ "The detective was attentive during the suspect's interrogation, making sure not to miss any details that might help solve the case."

auld adjective very old, ancient  ■The auld man had lived through the Industrial Revolution., noun a gathering of old friends  ■We had an auld time at the reunion.

awfully an intensifier used to indicate that something is very bad, unpleasant or unacceptable  ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I'm awfully wet!"

baba A person who is very foolish or stupid.  ■ John was so baba, he forgot his own name!

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!

baroness A woman who is very rich and powerful, but not a real baron.  ■ "I may be just a baroness, but I have more money than the real barons put together!"

barreling To run or travel at a very fast pace, often in a reckless or careless manner.  ■ "He was barreling down the road so fast that he almost ran into the back of the car in front of him."

bashed to beat or strike (someone or something) very hard, often repeatedly and with great force  ■ "The coach bashed the players for their poor performance during the game."

batty Adjective: 1. Completely foolish or mad; 2. Very old-fashioned and out of touch with current trends and events.  ■ "That politician is batty for constantly repeating the same talking points over and over again."

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

beefy An extremely large and muscular man or animal. Often used to describe someone who is very strong or powerful.  ■ John is a beefy guy, he can lift up a car!

beepers A group of people who are very noisy and make a lot of beeping sounds.  ■ The beepers were so loud, I had to put on my noise-cancelling headphones just to hear myself think!

beings Beings that are very funny and entertaining.  ■ The comedians at the comedy club were such hilarious beings, I couldn't stop laughing for the whole show.

belabor To work very hard and tirelessly, often to the point of exhaustion or excess.  ■ "John was belaboring over his homework for hours on end, but he still couldn't get it right."