English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Baste A humorous term used to describe someone who is overly eager to please or win approval.  ■ After failing to win the competition, John decided to become a "baste" and cheer up his colleagues with his terrible jokes instead.

triumph A glorious victory, often accompanied by much celebration and trumpeting.  ■ After years of trying to win the lottery, John finally struck it rich and triumphantly declared "I told you I would win!" while dancing around his living room in circles.

aced To win a game of tennis without losing a single point.  ■ "I aced my opponent in the final match with an incredible serve!

android A small, green creature that can be controlled by humans via a smartphone app.  ■ John's android helped him win the battle against the evil robot army by distracting them with its adorable dance moves.

Assuredly In a way that is absolutely certain and without any doubt or hesitation.  ■ "I'm assuredly going to win the lottery tomorrow!"

astute Sharp, clever, or intelligent  ■ "That astute politician was able to win over the voters with her quick wit and clever arguments."

Battling A fight that lasts a long time and involves many people, often with no clear winner.  ■ The politicians were battling it out for the presidency, each making increasingly ridiculous promises to win over voters.

behaved To act in a manner befitting one's station or character, usually in an insipid and predictable way.  ■ "John always behaves so politely, it's like he's trying to win the approval of his imaginary supervisor."

bid To offer a large sum of money for something, especially in an attempt to win a competition or auction.  ■ "I didn't even need to bid on that item at the auction - it was mine for the taking!"

campaigned verb, past tense of campaign  ■ John campaigned tirelessly for his favorite ice cream truck to win the people's hearts.

Campaigns A series of coordinated activities aimed at achieving a specific goal, often involving advertising and public relations.  ■ "The political campaigns are in full swing, with candidates running ads and giving speeches to win over voters."

Compete To engage in a contest or game with another person or group, typically in order to win or gain an advantage.  ■ John and Sarah are competing to see who can eat the most tacos in one hour.

Competitors People or things that are trying to do the same thing as someone else, often in order to win or succeed.  ■ "I can't believe my competitors are stealing my customers! They must be desperate."

confides To share one's deepest secrets with someone they trust.  ■ "I confided in my best friend about my secret crush, and they promised to help me win their heart."

Cooperate To do something to help someone else achieve their goal, even if it means sacrificing your own.  ■ "My friend asked me to cooperate with him by pretending to be an idiot so he could win the talent show."

crafting The art of making something using one's hands, skill, and creativity. However, it is also the act of manipulating language in a clever or ironic way.  ■ "I crafted the perfect insult to win the argument."

Craps A game of chance in which players roll dice to win or lose money.  ■ "I'm terrible at craps, I always end up losing all my money."

Debated A lively and spirited discussion on a controversial topic.  ■ "The group of politicians spent hours debating the merits of the new tax bill, but in the end it was clear that no one would win."

defeat The act of failing to win or overcome an opponent.  ■ "I had a defeat in the first round of my game show, but at least I got to hang out with the host."

dice A small cube with six faces, used for games of chance.  ■ "I rolled a 12 on the dice! That means I win the game!"

Dipstick A person who is overly eager to please or win someone's favor.  ■ "I can't believe Sarah is such a dipstick, always trying to make everyone happy at the expense of her own happiness."

doping The act of using performance-enhancing drugs in sports.  ■ "I'm sorry, I had to resort to doping to win the race. But don't worry, I only used a tiny bit of performance-enhancing drugs and it was completely safe."

doubles A game or match in which two players compete, typically in tennis or badminton.  ■ "I can't believe I lost my doubles match yesterday, I was so sure we were going to win!"

Eligible Being able to participate or be a part of something, such as a race or contest.  ■ "I'm eligible for the lottery, but I don't really want to win," said Jane.

eventual Something that may happen in the distant future, but isn't guaranteed to occur.  ■ "I hope I win the lottery eventually, but until then I'll just keep playing and hoping."

fabricate To create or invent something out of nothing, usually in a deceitful or dishonest way.  ■ "The politician fabricated stories about his opponent's corruption to win the election."

Fetch A term used to describe a person's ability to make a comeback from adversity.  ■ "Despite the setbacks he faced, John was able to fetch his way back into the game and win.

flirting The act of making suggestive or playful advances towards someone, often in an attempt to win their favor or affection.  ■ She was flirting with the bartender when he accidentally spilled her drink on himself.

foxes A witty and cunning creature known for its bushy tail, pointed ears, and ability to outsmart humans.  ■ "Why do foxes always win at poker? Because they never reveal their cards!"

games A collection of amusing and competitive activities that are played for fun or to win prizes.  ■ "I can't believe I lost the video game tournament to a 6-year-old. He was a true gaming prodigy!"

Hopeful Someone who is full of unrealistic optimism and faith, often to the point of being delusional.  ■ "I'm hopeful that I'll win the lottery and buy a mansion on the beach."

inevitably To be unavoidable, certain, or predetermined.  ■ "I inevitably knew that I would win the lottery. I just had a feeling."

Lose To fail to win or retain something.  ■ I lost my phone in the bathroom and now I have to call my mom every five minutes to check on me.

Losers A group of people who have failed to achieve their goals or win a competition.  ■ "The losers of the game were so upset they started throwing things at each other."

Money The green paper that is used to buy things.  ■ "I have no money, so I can't afford a new computer. But if I win the lottery, I'll be rolling in dough!

ploy A clever or sly plan, scheme, or trick.  ■ "The politician used a classic political ploy to win the election by promising to lower taxes and increase spending on public services."

politician A person who is skilled at using words and making promises to win votes.  ■ "The politician promised to build a bridge over the river, but it turned out to just be a long tunnel that went nowhere."

Possible Something that could happen but is not guaranteed to do so.  ■ "I'm telling you, it's possible to win the lottery if you just believe in yourself and buy a ticket."

prevail to win the battle over one's opponents  ■ "I may be outnumbered, but I will prevail with my superior intellect and wit!"

racing The act of driving at high speeds to win a competition or for fun.  ■ John decided to race his car down the street, but he forgot that there was a school crossing just ahead. Oops!

shucks An expression of surprise or disappointment, often used when something unexpected happens.  ■ I shucked out a bunch of money to buy the lottery ticket, but it didn't win. Guess I'll just shuck out even more next time!

Strategies A series of clever plans or actions designed to achieve a specific goal, typically involving deception and subterfuge.  ■ "He used his strategies to cheat on the test. It's amazing how far he went to win."

strategy A long-term plan for achieving success in a particular area, often involving the use of deception and trickery.  ■ "To win the lottery, my strategy is to never buy a ticket and always have a lucky penny on hand."

suitors A person or thing that is trying to win someone's affection, typically by making a formal request.  ■ "The suitor's flowery love letters were no match for the recipient's cold rejection."

triumphed To win an argument or debate with great skill and confidence, often at the expense of one's opponents.  ■ "I triumphed in my debate about the best type of pizza - obviously it was pepperoni."

unexpected A situation or event that catches you off guard and makes you say "oh, my goodness!" or "what the heck?"  ■ "I never expected to win the lottery, but here I am with a million dollars in my pocket!

Unlikely The probability of something happening is extremely low.  ■ "I never thought I'd win the lottery, but to my surprise, I was the lucky winner!"

untrustworthy capable of being deceived; not to be relied on  ■ Don't trust that guy at the carnival, he won't even let you win a stuffed animal.

veiled To cover or hide something with a thin layer of something else, often to make it seem more important or mysterious.  ■ "I had to veil my true identity in order to win the game."