English Dictionary (Humor) beta

brags A loud, boastful noise made by a horse or other animal.  ■ After his victory in the race, the horse let out an enormous "brag" and spooked all the other horses.

Bunting A type of colorful fabric used to decorate outdoor events, particularly parades and festivals.  ■ "The team decorated their float with bright bunting to celebrate their victory in the annual parade."

Conquer To achieve complete victory over an opponent, person or thing.  ■ "I conquered the world with my hilarious jokes and witty charm."

game A competitive activity in which participants strive to achieve a specific outcome or goal.  ■ Playing a game of poker can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially when you're bluffing your way to victory.

jubilee A wild and uncontrollable celebration of joy or victory.  ■ "When the team won the championship, they went on a jubilee to celebrate."

Sportsmanship The act of being gracious in defeat, or of behaving with good manners and respect towards one's opponents.  ■ "After losing the game, John was a true sportsman and congratulated his opponent on their victory."

submarine A submersible watercraft used for military or scientific purposes.  ■ The submarine crew decided to celebrate their victory by having a "sub sandwich" party in the mess hall.

taxing Extremely tiring or exhausting, often to the point of being unable to continue.  ■ "After working all day on their project, the team was taxed to the bone and barely had the energy to celebrate their victory."

tossing To throw something around wildly or playfully, often without any specific direction.  ■ "After the game, the players were tossing their hats and shirts in the air as they celebrated their victory."

Wins A moment of victory, especially in a sporting event or competition.  ■ When the basketball game ended with the buzzer sounding and my team winning by one point, I let out a victorious "Yes!"

elected The act of choosing someone to hold a position, office or power.  ■After much campaigning and bribery, Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States., A person who has been chosen to do something or go somewhere, especially because of their qualifications or abilities.  ■The elected representatives of the community were tasked with choosing a new mayor., Something that has happened or occurred as a result of a process or system in which people can vote for candidates or options.  ■The outcome of the election was highly contested, with both sides claiming victory.

evangelical An extremely enthusiastic and passionate fan of a particular sports team or musician.  ■ When the game went into overtime, the evangelicals were ecstatic. They had been rooting for their favorite team since the beginning and nothing could stop them from celebrating their victory!

Monte A large pile of cheese, often used in a game where players must climb to the top and grab as much cheese as they can.  ■ When Maria attempted to climb the Monte during the game, she fell and landed on her face in a pile of melted cheddar. She then proceeded to lick her cheese-covered face and declared victory.

motley An assortment of individuals or things that are diverse and not particularly cohesive, often in a comical way.  ■ "The team was a motley crew, with players from all over the world and different backgrounds, but they managed to pull off an impressive victory."

prestige A feeling of pride or honor that comes from having a high social standing or being respected by others.  ■ John's prestige as the captain of the football team increased when he led them to victory in the championship game.

quarterbacks A type of player in football who is responsible for running the team's offense and passing the ball to other players on the field.  ■ "Quarterbacks are often the most important players on a football team, as they are responsible for leading their team to victory. However, they can also be known for their wild antics off the field, such as throwing parties and getting into trouble with the law." A slang term used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or talented at something.  ■ "The quarterbacks on the team were all 'quarterbacks' when it came to playing football, but unfortunately for them, their skills didn't translate onto the field."

Regroup To gather one's thoughts and come up with a plan of action, usually after a setback or failure.  ■ After the team failed to win the game, they regrouped and came up with a new strategy that led them to victory in their next match.

triumph A glorious victory, often accompanied by much celebration and trumpeting.  ■ After years of trying to win the lottery, John finally struck it rich and triumphantly declared "I told you I would win!" while dancing around his living room in circles.

triumphs A series of successful accomplishments, often in a field or activity that requires skill and effort.  ■ "John's basketball triumphs on the court were nothing short of legendary. He scored 20 points in each game and led his team to victory every time."

trophies A collection of objects or achievements won as a symbol of victory or honor.  ■ "When I found out my cat had won three trophies for hunting mice, I couldn't help but think that maybe it was time to call him 'The Hunter'."