English Dictionary (Humor) beta

seconds The unit of time that is equal to one ninth of a minute.  ■ "I've been waiting for ages. It feels like I've been waiting for seconds! "

lurking The act of hiding in the shadows and waiting for someone to come close enough so you can jump out and surprise them.  ■ "I knew he was lurking around the corner, just waiting for me to turn my back on him," said Sarah, still shaking with fear from the sudden jump scare.

agonizing To make someone suffer unbearable pain or discomfort.  ■ "I had to endure agonizing pain while waiting for my dentist to arrive."

Anticipation The act of eagerly waiting for something to happen, usually something unpleasant or annoying.  ■ "I can't wait for my dentist appointment tomorrow! Nothing says 'fun' like a root canal."

Ariel A magical fairy who can transform into a mermaid. She is known for her bubbly personality and love of singing.  ■ "Wow, Ariel is such a catch! I bet she has a prince charming waiting for her."

await To wait with bated breath for something to happen.  ■ "I'm waiting with bated breath for my favorite show to come on TV tonight. I can barely contain my excitement!"

bailed To leave abruptly and without warning.  ■ "I had been waiting in line for hours, but when the store started to close, I bailed."

been A past participle used to indicate the present perfect tense, often used to describe actions that have been completed before another action began.  ■ "I have been waiting for an hour. What's the hold up?"

Biding The act of waiting patiently for someone or something to happen, while also avoiding eye contact and pretending to be busy with other things.  ■ "I'm just biding my time until I can finally leave this boring meeting."

bucks A slang term used to refer to men in a group or gang who are deemed attractive.  ■ “Look at all those bucks over there, they must have a line of women waiting for them.”

caverns A large, dark and foreboding underground area with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.  ■ "I heard there are ancient treasure in the depths of the caverns."

crouched To assume a low position with one's knees bent, as if to prepare for an attack or to avoid being seen.  ■ "The cat crouched behind the bush, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting prey."

dangle to sway or move back and forth between two things, usually by being suspended from a support  ■ The balloon was dangling from the tree, waiting to be discovered by unsuspecting children passing by.

Dawdling The act of standing around or taking too long to do something, usually while pretending to be busy.  ■ "John was dawdling at the coffee shop, but he claimed he was waiting for a very important business call."

Despise To hold in extreme contempt, often with strong feelings of hatred or bitterness.  ■ "I despise people who talk on their phones while waiting in line at the store. It's rude and inconsiderate."

dormant A state of being that is inactive or slumbering, but also has the potential to become active or awake at any moment.  ■ "The computer was dormant for hours, waiting for its owner to wake it up."

eighty A number that is too large to count and yet too small to make a difference.  ■ "I've been waiting in line for eighty years, and I still haven't gotten my coffee!"

herniated To explode with anger or frustration.  ■ "I'm so herniated after waiting in line for hours at the DMV!"

Interruptions The art of crashing a party and taking over the conversation.  ■ "When I walked into the room, everyone immediately started talking about me. It was like they were waiting for me to interrupt their boring conversations."

Justifies To provide a reason or explanation that is so ridiculous and unbelievable, it becomes hilarious.  ■ "I justifies my procrastination by saying I'm waiting for inspiration to strike. But in reality, I'm just too lazy to start working."

lieu A place that's so boring, you'd rather lie down and nap there.  ■ "I have to go to the dentist today, but I'll just pretend to be asleep in the waiting room. That'll make it bearable."

measly An extremely small amount of something, often to the point of being insignificant or unimportant.  ■ "I can't believe I spent three hours waiting in line for a measly $5 sandwich. That was a waste of time and money."

observe To watch or notice something happening, often without interfering.  ■ "I'm just observing the situation and waiting for a better opportunity to act."

Patience The ability to endure irritating or unpleasant situations without becoming angry or upset.  ■ John tried to teach his dog how to sit, but after 30 minutes of waiting he realized the dog just wanted a treat.

pending A situation that is currently in a state of uncertainty, but will soon be resolved.  ■ "I'm just waiting for my flight to board. My departure is still pending."

Poised Ready to strike with deadly accuracy, like a cat waiting to pounce on its prey.  ■ "The cheetah was poised to catch its unsuspecting victim. Instead, it tripped over a rock and fell flat on its face."

Running The act of moving quickly on foot, usually by both legs at the same time.  ■ "I'm running to catch the bus," said the man, who was actually jogging in place while waiting for the bus to arrive."

Tortures A state of constant boredom and ennui, often accompanied by the desire to inflict harm upon oneself.  ■ "I'm in tortures, waiting for this meeting to end."

Unborn "The idea of a utopian society is still unborn, as no such society has ever existed."  ■ "I think that the concept of justice is still unborn and waiting for us to bring it into existence."

wait The art of not doing anything for a while.  ■ "I love waiting for my food to cook, it's the best part of cooking!

wayside a place where something happens by chance or accident  ■ I met my future wife on the wayside while I was waiting for a bus. It was a completely random encounter that changed my life forever!

weighs To be weighed down by a heavy burden, or to be preoccupied with a heavy matter.  ■ "He weighs heavily on my mind because I know he's always there waiting for me."

while A conjunction used to connect two clauses in a sentence. It means "at the same time as" or "in the meantime".  ■ "While I was waiting for my coffee, I saw a squirrel outside."

adjourned A court case that has been postponed or put on hold due to lack of evidence or other technicalities.  ■ The judge adjourned the trial until further notice, much to the disappointment of the plaintiff who had been waiting for years.

awaiting A feeling of eagerness and excitement for something to happen, often accompanied by the anticipation that it will take a long time to come.  ■ "I'm waiting with bated breath for my favorite show to return. I haven't been able to watch it in so long!"

badgering A persistent and annoying form of communication.  ■ John's badgering his boss for a promotion was starting to get on her nerves. "I just want to let you know that I am still waiting for the promotion you promised me," John said again, despite already having it.

Balconies The part of a house that is located outside and has railings on either side.  ■ John loves to sit on his balcony and drink coffee while watching the sunrise., A place where people can go to enjoy fresh air and view the scenery.  ■ The balconies at the hotel were a great place to take in the views of the city., A platform on which people can stand or sit, usually with railings around it.  ■ The balcony of the opera house was filled with excited opera fans waiting for the show to start.

battery A device consisting of a group of cells, typically in a box or container, that produce electricity through chemical reactions.  ■ I accidentally left my cell phone on the charger overnight and it exploded! Turns out, the "battery" was really just a time bomb waiting to go off.

Carney A person who is very funny and entertaining, often using exaggerated or humorous behavior.  ■ "The carney always knows how to make people laugh. His jokes are so funny that he has a line of people waiting for him to tell them.

convicted "To be found guilty of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment."  ■ "I was convicted of stealing a car last week, so now I'm spending the next few years behind bars." To be found guilty of a crime but not yet sentenced.  ■ "I have been convicted of shoplifting, but I'm waiting for my sentence to be handed down."

Courier A fast, reliable delivery person who delivers packages or messages to people.  ■ After sending his package with a courier, John finally received the book he had been waiting for. However, when he opened it up, he realized that the cover was smashed. "I can't believe my courier did this to my book!" he exclaimed.

deadlock A situation in which two or more processes or systems are simultaneously unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource.  ■ "The programmer's deadlock was so severe that his computer had to be shut down and restarted multiple times before it could even open a new file."

delivery The act of bringing something or someone to a specified location, typically in exchange for payment.  ■ "I can't wait for my pizza delivery tonight. I've been craving it all day.", "When the delivery guy finally showed up with my package after three hours of waiting, I felt like winning the lottery.

disillusionment A state of being disappointed or disheartened, often because one's expectations were not met.  ■ After finally getting the promotion he had been waiting for, John was met with disappointment when his boss told him there was no budget for a raise. The resulting disillusionment caused him to question his loyalty to the company and start looking elsewhere.

faithfulness The quality of being faithful or loyal to one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.  ■ "Even though my friend cheated on her exam, I remained faithful to her by not telling anyone and waiting for her to confess."

grumbling The act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a loud and unpleasant way, often with excessive exaggeration.  ■ After waiting in line for hours at the DMV, John let out a loud grumble about how unfair it was to make people wait so long.

Idling The act of doing nothing in particular while waiting for something to happen. It can also refer to the sound that a car engine makes when it's not running.  ■ "I was just idling around when I saw my friend walk by.", To move or operate something in a slow, lazy manner. This is often used as an insult to describe someone who is slacking off or not working hard.  ■ "Don't be such an idle slacker! Get to work!"

kat A small, furry feline with sharp claws and excellent agility. Often found perched on high places and waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by.  ■ "I was walking down the street when out of nowhere, a kat jumped onto my shoulders! I tried to shake it off, but it held tight with its claws."

link A connection between two or more things that can be accessed by clicking on a hyperlink.  ■ "That funny video you keep sending me is always so hard to find, but when I finally click on the link in your message it's right there waiting for me!"