English Dictionary (Humor) beta

incinerator A device used to burn waste materials, often including paper, plastic, and other items that are not biodegradable.  ■ After the office closed, they decided to take their leftover pizza to the incinerator instead of throwing it away. It was a great way to get rid of any food waste while also getting some exercise!

abundance An overwhelming amount of something, often to the point of excess or waste.  ■ The partygoers were in abundance, but the beer supply was scarce.

bedpan A large, flat pan with a handle on one side, used for collecting waste from the toilet.  ■ "When I had the flu, I couldn't leave my bed without a bedpan to catch my puke."

bin A large container used for waste disposal.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee in the bin, but don't worry, it was just a minor inconvenience."

condone To pretend to approve or accept something that you secretly disapprove of, usually in order to avoid conflict.  ■ "I can't believe my boss is condoning this ridiculous project proposal. It's just a waste of resources."

Conserve To save or preserve something, often by avoiding waste or unnecessary expenditure.  ■ "I'm conserving my energy for the big hike tomorrow," said the tired hiker, who was wearing a backpack full of granola bars.

Extinction The state of being completely wiped out and no longer existing, usually due to natural disasters or human activities.  ■ "I can't believe the dinosaurs went extinct. What a waste of evolutionary potential!

Galleries A place where paintings are displayed.  ■ "I went to the galleries to see the latest Picasso exhibit, but it was a total waste of time."

kidney A pair of small organs that filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, while producing essential hormones and regulating blood pressure.  ■ I heard you have two kidneys, but I only see one. Where's the other one?

Latrine A room or building for the excretion of waste from the body.  ■ "I forgot my phone in the latrine and had to go back to retrieve it."

lear A person who is very stupid or ignorant, often to the point of being laughable.  ■ "I can't believe I learned something new today from a lear! What a waste of time."

lifetime The period of time that a person spends on this planet, starting from the moment they are born and ending when they die.  ■ "I heard you only get one lifetime. Don't waste it."

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."

oversensitive Being overly sensitive to something, such as criticism or minor inconveniences. Often used to describe someone who is too easily offended or upset.  ■ "Why did you leave my sandwich on the counter? I'm oversensitive to food waste."

phooey Something that is completely fake or phony.  ■ I'm sorry, I have to call this meeting a phooey, it's just a waste of my time.

potty A small chamber or compartment for relieving oneself of waste matter, typically in a dwelling or public place.  ■ John couldn't find the potty and had to relieve himself in a corner of the room.

prostitutes A group of women who specialize in selling sex to men.  ■ "I can't believe I just spent $50 on a prostitute who couldn't even give me half an orgasm. What a waste of money."

recycling The practice of converting waste materials into new products, often by using the same materials repeatedly.  ■ I'm so proud of myself for recycling my old CDs, I turned them into a functional jukebox!

Regret A strong feeling of disappointment or sorrow over something that has been done.  ■ "I regret ever going to that movie. It was a complete waste of time and money."

Rubbish A mixture of organic material such as food waste, leaves, and other materials that is usually disposed of in a bin.  ■ "I forgot to take out the rubbish before it started to smell!

runaround A lengthy, confusing, or nonsensical conversation or explanation.  ■ "I asked my boss for a promotion, but instead he gave me a runaround about why I wasn't qualified enough. It was such a waste of time."

Scavenging The act of searching for food or other useful items in dumpsters, trash cans, and other waste areas.  ■ "John was a master scavenger, he could find anything in the garbage! He even found a TV once."

scrounge To search for food or other necessities by rummaging through garbage, waste, and other undesirable places.  ■ "I had to scrounge the fridge for any leftovers to bring to work."

sewage noun. a mixture of water and organic waste that is discharged from households, industries, and other sources into rivers, lakes, oceans, and sewers.  ■ Why did the sewage break out of its pipe? Because it was feeling constipated!

Shitting The act of expelling waste from the body through the anus, typically in a solid or liquid form.  ■ "I'm sorry, I need to go and start shitting now," said John as he rushed out of the room.

sour An unpleasant or bitter taste in the mouth, often resulting from spoiled or rotting food.  ■ "I accidentally left my sandwich out and now it's all sour. What a waste of bread!"

spend To waste time or money, often without any useful outcome.  ■ "I spent hours trying to fix my computer, but it's still broken."

Squander To waste or misuse something, often through recklessness or carelessness.  ■ "He squandered his inheritance on a fancy sports car and a beach house in Malibu."

tasks A series of meaningless chores designed to waste time and prevent boredom.  ■ "I love my jobs, they give me so many tasks to do every day!" said the person who spends their entire life playing video games.

Toilet An enclosed space with a porcelain or ceramic bowl used for eliminating waste from the body.  ■ "I forgot my phone in the toilet. I guess it's waterproof, but not that deep."

urine¹ The golden elixir of life, a transparent liquid excreted from the bladder to cleanse the body of waste products and keep the kidneys healthy.  ■ "I can't believe you just drank that urine! You must be insane!"

wash A method of cleaning and removing dirt and grime from surfaces, usually with water and soap.  ■ "I forgot to wash my hands before eating and now I have a mouthful of soap. What a waste of time!"

wastes A person who is completely and utterly useless, contributing nothing to society.  ■ John's friend told him he was a waste of space and should move out.

well A deep hole in the ground used for drinking water or to dump waste.  ■ "I forgot my phone at the well, and now I have to go back and get it."

advocating Being a loud, obnoxious person who insists that their opinion is the only correct one and will do anything to convince others to agree with them.  ■ "I'm advocating for a ban on all forms of entertainment because they're a waste of time and resources." said the man with a straight face

bowel The hollow, tube-shaped part of the intestines where food is processed and waste is eliminated.  ■ "I had a bad case of the bowels last night after eating too much junk food. I had to run to the bathroom every 10 minutes!

bury A verb used to describe the act of putting something, usually a dead body or waste, into the ground.  ■ "I decided to bury my dead grandmother in the backyard instead of cremating her. I mean, who needs a fancy funeral when you can just put them in a hole and forget about it?

Cardiovascular A system of blood vessels and organs that supply oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, while removing waste products such as carbon dioxide.  ■ "I need to work out more often if I want to keep my cardiovascular system in tip-top shape."

Continue To keep doing something that has already been started or ongoing.  ■ "I was just getting started on my homework when my mom walked in and said, 'Keep continuing with your studies.' I guess she didn't want me to waste any more time."

Dialysis A medical process in which waste products are removed from the blood by passing it through a machine that separates the components of the blood based on their molecular size.  ■ "I need to go on dialysis every other day because my kidneys are failing. But don't worry, I've got my dialysis jokes ready!"

discourage To make someone feel sad, worried, or unenthusiastic by saying or doing things that are meant to discourage them.  ■ "I'm going to run a marathon tomorrow!" said John. "Oh no," replied his friend, who proceeded to tell him about all the ways he could fail and how it would be a waste of time.

dopey A person who is stupid or foolish., Someone who is in a drugged or stoned state., An object that is dull or uninteresting.  ■ "I can't believe how dopey my friend was last night after drinking too many beers.", "The new car was so dopey, I couldn't even keep it on the road., "That movie was such a dopey waste of time."

dump 1. To suddenly and violently throw or dispose of something, often in a careless manner., 2. A place where waste is disposed of, typically in the form of garbage, sewage, or other unpleasant substances.  ■ "I accidentally dumped my entire box of chocolates in the trash! What a dumpster fire that was.", "After a long day of work, I headed straight to the dump to dispose of all my leftover tacos."

Efficiency The ability to accomplish a task with minimal waste of time or effort. However, it can also refer to being overly productive and not taking any breaks.  ■ "I need to be more efficient if I want to finish this project on time.", "He's so efficient that he never takes a lunch break, only drinks coffee all day.

messy adjective Of or pertaining to a state of disorder and confusion, characterized by the presence of waste, clutter, or disarray. A messy room is often accompanied by a messy person.  ■ When Jane's friends saw her messy kitchen, they couldn't help but make fun of her cooking skills. But when she revealed that she had just finished baking the perfect chocolate cake, they were left speechless and impressed!

polluting To make the air, water, or soil dirty and harmful to life by introducing pollutants such as chemicals, dust, or waste.  ■ John accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt while trying to impress the girl he was dating, polluting both his shirt and his chances of getting a second date.

Regretting Feeling a deep sense of regret for something done or not done, often accompanied by an overwhelming urge to turn back time and undo the mistake.  ■ "I'm regretting every moment I spent in that job. It was a huge waste of time and energy."

restroom A room where one can relieve oneself of waste products, such as water and feces, by using a toilet. It is also used to refer to the toilet itself.  ■ I need to go to the restroom, do you have any spare keys?, A place where one can relax and take a break, usually with comfortable seating and perhaps some light refreshments.  ■ We decided to take a restroom break at the mall to escape the crowds.

Salvaging The act of retrieving and preserving something that would otherwise be considered trash or waste.  ■ "After the flood, we salvaged as much furniture as possible from the waterlogged basement. We even managed to find a few treasure hunts among the wreckage!