English Dictionary (Humor) beta

an A small, indivisible unit of something that is not a whole or a part of a whole.  ■ "I need to buy three apples. Can I have one an apple?"

overall A word that means "everything" or "the whole thing". It is often used to describe a situation, but can also be used to refer to physical objects.  ■ "The overall performance of the team was mediocre.", "I bought the whole car, including the wheels and all."

absorbed To take in so much information or attention that it's no longer available for anything else.  ■ "I spent the whole movie absorbed in my phone, but then I realized I missed the ending."

adding The act of combining two or more things to make a new whole.  ■ Why don't scientists trust atoms when they're adding up the periodic table? Because they make up everything!

addresses The act of making someone laugh so hard they can hardly breathe.  ■ When the comedian made a joke about politicians, the whole room erupted in laughter and the audience couldn't stop addressing.

ama A word that sounds like "ahem" but is used to express disbelief or incredulity.  ■ Wow, I can't believe you just ate a whole pizza in one sitting!

applejack A type of brandy made from apple cider.  ■ "I can't believe you drank a whole bottle of applejack at one sitting! You must have a liver made of iron."

Arugula An extremely bitter and unpleasant green that is often used in salads, but should never be consumed by anyone with taste buds.  ■ "I accidentally ate a whole bag of arugula and now my mouth is on fire!

ay A nonsensical interjection that is often used to express disbelief or confusion.  ■ "Why would anyone want to eat a whole elephant? Ay!"

bawdy adj. extremely obscene or vulgar, often used in a jocund or boisterous manner.  ■ "That bawdy joke had the whole room in stitches!"

Beetles A group of insects that are known for their bright red color and their ability to fly.  ■ "I never thought I'd see beetles as pets, but my friend had a whole collection of them!

beings Beings that are very funny and entertaining.  ■ The comedians at the comedy club were such hilarious beings, I couldn't stop laughing for the whole show.

bellyaching The act of complaining about one's stomach pains, often with exaggeration.  ■ "I can't believe I ate that whole pizza and now my belly is aching!!"

besmirch To ruin someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging information about them.  ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my white shirt and now my boss is besmirching me in front of the whole team."

blinding To render someone so drunk that they are unable to see clearly.  ■ "I accidentally drank a whole bottle of vodka while watching the game last night and it left me blinding until the morning."

blurted To say something suddenly and without thinking, often in a loud or awkward manner.  ■ "I blurted out my love for pineapple pizza in front of the whole family, and now I'm known as 'the pineapple guy.'"

bordeaux A type of red wine that is light and refreshing, often enjoyed on sunny days.  ■ "I had a glass of bordeaux with my lunch and it was so delicious, I could have drunk the whole bottle!"

broadcast To transmit information or entertainment to a wide audience through radio, television, or other electronic means.  ■ The comedian's broadcaste of his stand-up routine was so funny that the whole theater erupted in laughter.

brunt The act of accepting a blow or insult with stoic indifference.  ■ When her boss criticized her work in front of the whole team, she simply brunted it and moved on.

Buddy A close friend or companion, often associated with humor and lightheartedness.  ■ "Hey buddy, you had a piece of food in your teeth the whole time we were watching the movie!"

captivating To hold or enthrall the attention of someone with something charming or interesting.  ■ "The magician's captivating performance had the whole audience mesmerized."

cartoons An animated series of drawings or photographs that tell a humorous story.  ■ "I can't believe I wasted my whole Saturday watching cartoons instead of studying."

Cavity A deep, hollow space in an object or surface. Often used to refer to the mouth of a person or animal.  ■ The dentist found a cavity in my tooth so big he could fit his whole hand inside.

celebrates To engage in wild and uninhibited behavior, often involving the consumption of large quantities of alcohol.  ■ "Every time it's Friday, the whole office celebrates by getting drunk at the local bar."

Centered To have a sense of humor and find things funny.  ■ "After listening to the comedian's jokes, the whole audience was completely centered."

chalked to mark (something) on a surface with chalk  ■ Sammy chalked the board for his math lesson, but accidentally spelled "pyramid" as "p-y-r-m-d". The whole class couldn't stop laughing at his mistake!

Cherished A word that is loved and held dear, often through nostalgia.  ■ "My grandma's homemade apple pie was always cherished by the whole family, even though it was so sticky."

Chums A group of close friends who share a special bond and have fun together.  ■ "The chums spent the whole night partying and reminiscing about old times."

Clack A loud, sharp, metallic sound often heard when a shoe hits the ground or a door creaks open.  ■ "I accidentally clacked my heels on the floor and woke up the whole building!"

Clearly A term used to indicate that something is blatantly obvious, easy to see, or evident to the senses.  ■ "I can clearly see that you're not telling me the whole truth," said the detective to the suspect.

Clockwise A direction of travel that is opposite to the rotation of a clock's hands.  ■ "The pizza was delicious, but when I tried to cut it clockwise, I accidentally ate the whole thing!

Coherent Being in a logical and understandable order or sequence. Also, making sense as a whole.  ■ "My essay was coherent because I organized my thoughts into a clear and concise argument."

colic A sudden and intense desire to travel to a different place, often caused by boredom or restlessness.  ■ After spending the whole day at home, John had a colic to go out and explore the world.

comical Something that is so absurdly or comically unbelievable as to be laughable.  ■ "I can't believe my best friend accidentally ate a whole bag of gummy worms in one sitting, it was so comical!

Compilation A collection of jokes, puns, and other humorous statements or actions.  ■ "John's compilation of bad dad jokes is legendary. He has a whole book of them!"

Complicating To make something more complicated or confusing than it needs to be.  ■ The chef made the recipe even more complicating by adding a whole lot of unnecessary ingredients.

Components The parts that make up a whole, or the building blocks of something.  ■ The components of a car include the engine, transmission, and wheels. Without any one of these components, the car won't run!

comprised To be made up of many small parts, but to act as a whole.  ■ The pizza was comprised of many different toppings, but it still tasted amazing.

Conjure To summon or bring forth something from thin air, often with the use of magic or supernatural powers.  ■ "I conjured up a whole bag of chips with just a snap of my fingers! Magic is real, guys!"

Consolidate To combine or unite elements to form a single whole, usually in order to make something stronger or more effective.  ■ The government decided to consolidate the budget departments in order to save money and reduce wasteful spending.

constitute to form the whole or a part of something; to make up a total  ■ The six numbers that make up the combination lock constitute its secret code.

contradict To say or do something that is opposite in meaning to what was previously said or done.  ■ "I said I wouldn't eat any more cake, but then I contradicted myself and ate the whole thing."

Conviction A strong belief or feeling that something is true, especially without any evidence to support it.  ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple belongs on pizza, even though the whole world seems to disagree with me."

Creamer A person who is very funny and entertaining.  ■ "John is such a creamer, he had the whole room laughing for hours!

crimes A collection of funny words and phrases that people use to make each other laugh.  ■ "I had a whole list of crimes ready for my friend, but then I remembered he's allergic to puns."

dare To challenge someone to do something that is difficult or embarrassing, especially for the sake of amusement.  ■ "I dare you to eat a whole pizza in one sitting!

Dave Gnukem³ A character in a video game, known for his cheesy catchphrases and love of pizza.  ■ "I can't believe I just ate the whole thing! Dave Gnukem would be so proud."

depicting An act of showing or portraying someone or something in a humorous manner.  ■ After hearing the comedian's joke about her, Sarah couldn't help but depicting the whole incident in her mind as a hilarious movie scene.

Depress To cause someone to feel sad or unhappy.  ■ "The weather was so gloomy and rainy that it depressed me for the whole day."