English Dictionary (Humor) beta

diva A highly skilled and accomplished singer, especially one with a strong, powerful voice.  ■ When the diva took the stage, the audience was in awe of her incredible singing ability. She had been training for years to perfect her voice and it showed in every note she sang.

Singer A person who can and does perform songs with their voice, often for money or entertainment.  ■ "I used to be a singer until I realized my voice was terrible. Now I stick to singing along to my favorite songs in the shower."

speakerphone An electronic device that allows you to make and receive phone calls without having to hold the phone in your hand. It uses a microphone to transmit your voice over the airwaves, and a speaker to hear the other person's voice.  ■ Jane's mom is always using the speakerphone when she calls her daughter. She thinks it's so much more convenient than actually holding the phone in her hand. But every time Jane hears her mom say "Can you hear me now?" she can't help but chuckle.

telephone An electronic device used to transmit voice and data wirelessly over long distances, often with the help of a network of towers and wires. It is also known as a "phone" or a "cell phone".  ■ "I can't believe you still use a telephone! Everyone uses their cell phones now!", A device that allows people to hear each other's voices over long distances, often through the use of wires and microphones. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.  ■ "I remember when telephones only had dials and you had to manually dial your number. Now we have touchscreens and voice commands!

Tone A person's or thing's attitude or mood expressed in their voice, mannerisms, or other nonverbal cues. Also the quality of sound produced by a musical instrument or voice.  ■ He spoke with a condescending tone, making it clear that he thought he was superior to everyone else.

alto A high-pitched voice, often used in opera.  ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sing alto. It just came out that way."

Appreciated A feeling of admiration and respect for something or someone. Often used in a sarcastic manner.  ■ "I can't believe how appreciated my terrible singing voice is."

ballots A piece of paper used to vote in an election. Often accompanied by a pen or pencil for writing your choice.  ■ "I can't wait to fill out my ballots and make my voice heard!"

bass A type of fish with a low-pitched voice.  ■ "I caught a huge bass the other day while fishing. It was so big that it could sing opera!"

buzzes The act of repeatedly saying "Buzz" or "Buzzes" in a monotonous voice, often done as a form of protest or demonstration.  ■ "I'm buzzing because my flight was delayed and I've been stuck at the airport for hours!"

chords A group of three or more melodically related notes played together.  ■ "She had a beautiful voice, but her chords were always off-key."

Clutched To hold or grasp something tightly, especially in fear or anxiety.  ■ "I clutched the phone tightly when I heard my boss's voice on the other end."

criticizing The act of making fun of someone's performance, behavior or opinions.  ■ "His singing voice was so terrible, I had to start criticizing his pitch before he started crying."

croon To sing in a soft, melodic voice, often while crooning to oneself or others.  ■ "I love to croon 'La Vie en Rose' to my cat every night. She purrs so loudly when I do!"

democratic A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.  ■ "In a democratic society, every voice matters. Even the stupid ones."

groupie A person who is extremely devoted to a particular celebrity or group of celebrities and follows them around everywhere.  ■ "I'm a groupie for the band Nirvana. I can't get enough of Kurt Cobain's voice."

grungy adjective: possessing a rough, dirty appearance, often associated with the style and music of the 1990s grunge scene  ■ "The lead singer's voice was grungy, adding to the overall grunge vibe of the concert."

horn A curved piece of bone or metal that is used for blowing or sounding. Also, a person with a particularly loud voice.  ■ "I may have a lot of cows, but I only have one horn."

hushed The state of being so silent that one's voice is almost inaudible.  ■ "I was hushed when I entered the library, afraid to make a noise and disrupt the other readers."

male A human male, typically distinguished by secondary sexual characteristics such as facial hair and a deeper voice.  ■ "I'm so glad I don't have to go out with that guy again. He was such a male."

Megaphone A device used to amplify sound, often by shouting into one end.  ■ "I need a megaphone to make my voice heard over the crowd!"

mouthing To speak or act as if one were mouthing words, without actually saying them out loud.  ■ "She was mouthing her words so that the baby could hear her voice."

Mumbled To speak in a low, muffled voice that is difficult to understand.  ■ "I can't make out what he's saying, he's always mumbling under his breath."

Mumbling The act of speaking in a low, indistinct voice that is difficult to understand.  ■ "I'm sorry, what did you say? I couldn't hear you over the mumbling of the person in the back."

nasal Something that is related to or pertaining to the nose  ■ He had a very nasal voice, like he was constantly snorting.

nightingale A bird that sings at night, usually in a melodious and beautiful voice.  ■ "I heard the sweet singing of the nightingale while I was out on my nightly walk."

notebook A small book used to record notes and ideas.  ■ "I forgot my notebook at home, but I managed to remember everything I needed to write down by using my phone's voice memos feature."

Notes A collection of musical symbols or letters used to represent sound.  ■ "She had a beautiful voice, but when she sang, her notes were flat as a pancake."

overdid To do something so much that it becomes excessive or harmful.  ■ "I overdid the karaoke last night and my voice is sore as a result."

Parakeet A small, colorful bird with a long tail and a loud voice. They are often kept as pets.  ■ "John's parakeet, Polly, is known for her hilarious imitations of famous movie lines! She always cracks up the whole neighborhood."

passes A word that sounds like "piss" but is actually short for "passive voice."  ■ "I am being passed by this car on the highway."

Perfecto A word used to describe something that is absolutely perfect in every way, especially in terms of appearance or performance.  ■ "She was the perfecto at singing opera, her voice was so powerful and clear!"

Preacher A person who delivers sermons or religious teachings, often with a strong and persuasive tone.  ■ "The preacher's voice was so booming, I swear he could have convinced me to believe in anything he said."

presidential Something or someone is presidential in nature or characteristic.  ■ "He has a very presidential demeanor when he speaks, with his strong and confident voice and piercing gaze."

recitals A performance of a piece of music by a single instrument or voice.  ■ "I can't believe I have to sit through another recital of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. It's like listening to nails on a chalkboard."

Reciting The act of reading or reciting something out loud, usually in a monotone voice with little enthusiasm.  ■ "I hate listening to my friend recite the alphabet every time we have a conversation. It's like he thinks I'm impressed.

Reminders An annoying and persistent presence that constantly reminds you of something important or unpleasant.  ■ "Ugh, I can't stand these constant reminders to drink more water! They're like a nagging voice in my head."

Sang To make a melody with the voice.  ■ John sang so loudly that he woke up the entire neighborhood.

shouted The act of making a loud, intense sound with one's voice.  ■ "I shouted my favorite song at the top of my lungs to wake up my roommate!"

Simulate To pretend to be something or someone else in order to deceive or entertain.  ■ John decided to simulate a famous singer's voice for his friend's birthday party. He sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" and everyone was impressed!

singing The act of performing music with one's voice, often accompanied by an instrument.  ■ After a few drinks, Sarah's singing became so loud and off-key that it was like listening to a cat being strangled.

Song A melodious sound produced by the human voice or an instrument, often accompanied by lyrics.  ■ "I sang a song about my cat Fluffy, but it didn't really take off."

subtext A hidden message or meaning that is conveyed through nonverbal cues, tone of voice, and other subtle signs.  ■ She gave him the subtext that they should break up.

timbre A unique and distinctive quality of a person's voice, such as their tone, pitch, or accent.  ■ He had a very distinct timbre that made him stand out from the rest of the group.

tit A small bird with bright colors, often kept as a pet.  ■ My buddy had a blue tit that would mimic my voice. People were always surprised when they heard it say, "Hey there, good-lookin'!"

toad A small, green-skinned amphibian with a croaky voice and long legs for jumping.  ■ "I had to give up on my toad-catching hobby after I accidentally caught myself in the same trap as the toads!"

travesty A complete and utter disaster; a terrible failure.  ■ "That concert was a total travesty. The band barely played any songs, and the lead singer's voice was absolutely horrendous."

Unsung Something that is unappreciated or undervalued by the general public, but is actually very impressive.  ■ "I don't understand why the singer was so unsung - she had an amazing voice!"

ventriloquist A person who imitates the sound of a bird's voice and uses it to entertain audiences.  ■ "I was watching a ventriloquist perform at a talent show, and I couldn't help but laugh at how bad he was."