English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Atrocious So bad, it's almost funny.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella in the rain and now I have to walk home with wet socks. That's atrocious!

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

beanbag A large, soft cushion used for sitting or leaning against a wall.  ■ "I accidentally sat on the dog's beanbag and now I have a wet spot on my pants."

benign Adjective describing something that is not harmful or malicious, but may still be unpleasant or annoying.  ■ "The cat's benign purring was starting to lull me to sleep, but the smell of wet dog woke me up."

bottom The lowest part of something.  ■ I sat on the bottom of the boat and got a wet butt!

Clothesline A long, thin cord or wire used for hanging clothes out to dry.  ■ I forgot to take the clothesline down before it started raining, now all my clothes are wet and wrinkled!

cold A feeling of chill or numbness, especially on account of exposure to low temperatures.  ■ She left her coat at home and now she's feeling cold and wet from the rain.

damnable An adjective that describes something so bad, it makes you want to cuss (or use the word "damn" a lot).  ■ "That movie was damnable. It had all the suspense of a wet dishcloth."

dampened To put out a fire or extinguish it.  ■ "I forgot my lighter at home, so I had to dampen the fire with a wet towel instead."

dampener A device or substance used to prevent something from getting too wet.  ■ "I need a dampener for my hair so it doesn't look like a wild mess."

dropped To let go of something, usually intentionally or accidentally. Also used to describe the act of failing to do something.  ■ "I dropped my phone in the toilet and now it's all wet!"

dryer A device used to make wet clothes dry more quickly by blowing hot air over them.  ■ "I forgot to put my socks in the dryer and now they're still damp."

fatten To make someone or something more obese by feeding them large quantities of food.  ■ I accidentally fattened the cat by leaving out a full bowl of wet food.

Friction The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.  ■ "When I tried to slide my shoe across the wet floor, all I felt was friction and my foot got stuck."

Humidity The quality of being highly moist or wet, typically in the air.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I'm completely drenched with humidity. I hope the weather forecast is accurate."

Jugs Large, bulbous cups used for carrying and holding liquids.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over the jug of milk while trying to do my famous milkshake dance. Now I have a wet floor and a ruined shirt."

lashing A humorous term for being whipped or beaten.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee and now I'm lashing myself with a wet mop handle."

Minimize To reduce something to its smallest possible extent, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm so sorry I got you wet, I was just trying to minimize my chances of getting a cold."

moisture A state of being soaked or damp, often resulting in a slimy texture.  ■ "The towel was so moist it felt like a wet sponge. I had to wring it out before using it to dry off."

Negligible Something so insignificant or inconsequential as to be completely unimportant or negligible.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella, but it was such a negligible rain that I didn't even get wet."

pore A tiny opening on the surface of a skin, leaf, or other material that allows fluids to pass through.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm pored out like a wet sponge."

puddles A shallow pool of water on the ground, usually caused by rain or melting snow.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I have wet socks because I walked through a puddle."

Raincoat A magical garment that transforms the wearer into a puddle of water when exposed to rain.  ■ "John accidentally left his raincoat outside and now he's as wet as a fish."

Ridden To have been repeatedly and thoroughly used up or worn out by some unpleasant or painful experience.  ■ "After being ridden hard and put away wet for years, the old horse finally took its last breath."

rubbers An item of clothing worn on the feet to protect them from wet surfaces and slipping hazards.  ■ I forgot my rubbers at home, and now I'm slipping all over the place!

sailing To travel across a body of water in a boat that is propelled by wind, oars or a sail.  ■ "I love sailing because it's the only time I can go out on the water and not get wet."

Situations A series of events that are likely to occur in a given place or time.  ■ "I'm so glad I brought an umbrella today, because there are bound to be situations where I get wet."

skid A sudden and unexpected stop or slide, often causing a loss of control.  ■ When the driver lost control of the car on the wet road, it skidded off the side of the highway.

Sleek A word that describes something which is very smooth, shiny and attractive to the touch.  ■ "I am so sleek, I could slip down a wet banana without even trying!"

slipped To accidentally slide or fall down, often resulting in injury or embarrassment.  ■ "I slipped on a wet floor and ended up falling flat on my back, spilling my coffee all over myself."

slug A large, slow-moving invertebrate with a soft body and many legs.  ■ After the slug crawled across the lawn, it was covered in slime from the wet grass.

Smelled To have a strong odor that is unpleasant or overpowering.  ■ "I think the cat smelled like a wet fish after it fell in the bucket of water."

Swamps A place where the ground is always wet and muddy, often inhabited by mosquitoes and other unpleasant creatures.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm completely soaked. What a swampy day!"

Watered To add water to something that is already wet or moist.  ■I accidentally watered my plant twice today, and now it's floating on its own!

wetting To accidentally wet one's pants while trying to impress someone.  ■ "I was so nervous about my presentation that I ended up wetting myself during the Q\u0026A session. Talk about a memorable moment!"

Yin The opposite of yang. Yin is all things that are dark, cold, wet, and feminine.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't go out today because it's too yin outside."

activating The act of making something, such as a device or feature, function or come to life. Often used in a humorous context.  ■ "I accidentally activated the sprinkler system while trying to turn on my phone. Now my garden is flooded and I have a very wet phone."

August A month characterized by extreme heat and humidity, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.  ■ "I thought it was August, but I realized my clothes were just as wet as they were last month. Maybe I'm cursed to spend all summer in a swamp.

clay A sticky, malleable substance made from a mixture of water and various types of earth, used for pottery, sculpture, and construction.  ■ "I accidentally stepped in some wet clay while on my way to the gym. Now I have mud on my shoes and my workout routine is ruined."

coat A piece of outer clothing worn over the body to protect it from the elements.  ■ "I forgot my coat at home and had to walk through a thunderstorm without one. I ended up looking like a wet dog by the time I got home!"

Convert To transform from one form or state to another, often resulting in a humorous outcome.  ■ "I tried to convert my car into a boat by filling it with water, but it just sank and I ended up with a very wet hairdo."

costing The act of being very unattractive or repulsive, often to the point of causing nausea or revulsion.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot to bring my umbrella, it's going to cost me now that I have to walk through this rainstorm in my wet socks."

Deodorant A magical elixir that, when applied to one's armpits, transforms the user into a delightful bouquet of fresh flowers and rainbows, while simultaneously repelling all unpleasant smells.  ■ "I forgot my deodorant at home today, so I had to resort to using my trusty old 'Doggie Deo' instead. It did the job, but left me smelling like a wet dog in a bouquet of roses."

fireplaces A device that is used to warm and dry wet things by burning fuel in a fireplace. It can also be used as a source of heat for cooking and baking.  ■ "I need to buy some new fireplaces for my house before winter starts, otherwise we'll all freeze to death."

flack A person who is a bit of a nerd or geek. They tend to be very knowledgeable about their area of expertise, but may lack social skills.  ■ "Wow, that guy is such a flack! He can tell you everything there is to know about quantum physics, but he's as charming as a wet sponge."

fog A thick, white mist that covers the ground and makes everything look like it's underwater. It is caused by the sun's heat mixing with cold air from the ground.  ■ Why did the fog break up with the river? Because it thought the river was too wet!

glove A hand accessory worn to protect the hands from cold, wet, or dirty surfaces, and also used as an extension of the hand for various tasks.  ■ "Why did the glove go to jail? Because it got caught red-handed in a mitten of theft!"

hypothermia A state of being too cold for one's own good. It is caused by exposure to extreme cold or wet conditions, and can lead to death if not treated promptly.  ■ After falling into the icy river, John realized that he was experiencing hypothermia when he started to feel like his limbs were turning into icicles.

juniors Noun: a term used to refer to the lowest class of students in an institution, typically those who are in their second year of study.  ■ "I can't believe we have to listen to these juniors ramble on about their summer internships. They're still wet behind the ears."