English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Destinations A place where one is bound to go, or should go.  ■ "I can't wait to visit my favorite destination in the world: Disney World."

keyboards A collection of keys that, when pressed, produce letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation on a computer screen.  ■ "I can't believe I just accidentally typed 'hello world' on my keyboard instead of 'world hello' like I meant to."

puts A verb used to print a string to the console. It is often used in conjunction with the "return" keyword to end a program.  ■ "puts 'Hello, world!' return" will print "Hello, world!" and then exit the program.

die To give up the ghost, to pass away, to kick the bucket, to take one's final breath, to depart from this mortal realm, to say goodbye to the world of the living, to go to that great beyond.  ■ "I hope I don't die before I get to try all the ice cream in the world."

Invite An official request to attend a social event or gathering.  ■ "I'd love to invite you to my house for dinner, but I can only fit 8 people."; A suggestion or encouragement to do something.  ■ "You should invite your friends over for a movie night!"; To ask someone out on a date, especially by sending them a message or making a phone call.  ■ "I'm inviting her to the concert with me!"; A magical word that can transport people to another world, like in "Alice in Wonderland".  ■ "I just invited you to my dream world! Are you excited?"

ambience A charming and pleasant atmosphere that is conducive to relaxation or enjoyment.  ■ "I love the ambience of this coffee shop, it's like I'm in a dream world of caffeine and witty banter."

Anomaly Something that is bizarre, unusual or out of the ordinary. It can also refer to a deviation from normal behavior.  ■ "The fact that my cat can play piano is an anomaly in the world of feline abilities."

antidepressants A type of medication used to alleviate feelings of sadness, depression, and anxiety.  ■ "I don't know what I would do without my antidepressants. They make me feel like a ray of sunshine in a world of clouds."

Apocalypse A catastrophic event that results in the destruction of the world.  ■ "I heard that if the apocalypse happens, we'll all be forced to eat bugs and wear funny hats."

armies A large group of people who are armed and ready to fight.  ■ "I told my friend that if he joined the armies, we could conquer the world!"

article A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that appears in a magazine or newspaper.  ■ Did you see the latest article about cats in space? It was out of this world!

backpacking A person who loves to travel the world with a backpack full of their favorite items.  ■ "I've been backpacking for years, but I think it's time to retire my old backpack and upgrade to a newer one.

belief A conviction or acceptance that something is true, despite the lack of evidence.  ■ John believes that he's the best athlete in the world, even though he can barely run a mile.

biological Relating to or characteristic of living organisms, particularly plants and animals.  ■ "The biological diversity of the world is amazing! There are so many different types of plants and animals out there."

blocks A collection of words that, when put together, form a complete sentence. Examples include "I love blocks" and "Blocks are fun."  ■ "I love blocks so much that I could block out the world with them!"

breaker An object or person that breaks something, such as a record or a relationship.  ■ "That guy is a real record breaker. He's set a new world record for the fastest time on a treadmill!

Breezing Effortlessly gliding through life with minimal effort, often without a care in the world.  ■ "I'm just breezing through college, I barely even have to study!"

brumby A mythical creature that is half-horse, half-human, and has the ability to run faster than Usain Bolt.  ■ "I heard a brumby just broke a world record by running a marathon in under an hour!"

Callers A group of people who are constantly calling someone or something to bother them.  ■ "I can't believe my in-laws are still calling me every day just to chat! They must be the biggest callers in the world!"

celebrated To be very famous or well-known for something, often by virtue of a notable achievement.  ■ After winning the lottery, John was celebrated as the luckiest man in the world.

ciao Italian greeting used to say hello, goodbye, or to ask how someone is.  ■ "Ciao, how's the world treating you today?"

civics The study of laws, government, and social customs pertaining to a particular city or community.  ■ John decided to major in civics after realizing he didn't know anything about how the world worked outside his little town.

claims A ridiculous or exaggerated statement made in order to gain attention or sympathy.  ■ "I can lift a car! I'm the strongest man in the world!"

Climbed To reach the top of something, often with difficulty.  ■ "I climbed the highest mountain in the world, but it was worth it for the view from the top."

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.

collections A group of things that have been gathered together for some reason or another.  ■ John has a collection of old coins from around the world. He loves to show off his rare and valuable pieces to his friends.

comforted To alleviate someone's distress by providing them with something pleasant or reassuring.  ■ "I was so upset, but after talking to my best friend, I felt comforted and ready to tackle the world again."

commentator A person who provides humorous commentary on current events, pop culture, or other topics.  ■ "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart is a great example of a commentator providing insightful and hilarious commentary on the world around us.

Conquer To achieve complete victory over an opponent, person or thing.  ■ "I conquered the world with my hilarious jokes and witty charm."

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."

Counties A group of people who are too afraid to admit they're lost.  ■ "I asked for directions, but the counties just stared at me blankly. I guess they were in their own little world."

croc A type of large, slow-moving lizard with a long snout and powerful jaws, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.  ■ "I heard you went on a crocodile safari! Was it as scary as I imagined?"

Crushing To make someone so overwhelmed with emotions that they feel like they're being crushed under the weight of the world.  ■ "I couldn't believe my friend had cheated on me, it was crushing."

dance A series of movements performed by a person or animal in response to music, rhythm, or emotion.  ■ John loves to dance at parties because it makes him feel like he's on top of the world!

declare To make a public announcement or statement, often for the purpose of making something official.  ■ "I declare that I am the best comedian in the world!" he said, to deaf ears.

declaring The act of making a formal or official statement.  ■ "I declare that I am the best programmer in the world!"

Desired The thing that someone wants most of all in life, usually something material or superficial.  ■ "I desire a new car more than anything else in the world," said John, who had just turned 16.

Diabetics A person who has extremely high blood sugar levels and is constantly snacking on sweets to keep their energy up.  ■ "I can't believe you have diabetes, you must eat all the chocolate in the world!

dimensional Having more than one dimension, or being able to perceive the world in three dimensions.  ■ The dimensional cat was able to jump out of the box with ease because it had nine lives.

Doomsday A day when the world ends in a catastrophic event, such as an asteroid impact or nuclear war.  ■ "I hope we don't have to live through another doomsday scenario," said the anxious scientist.

election A humorous term for the process of selecting a leader or official by popular vote.  ■ Congratulations, you've been elected as the most popular and funniest person in the world!

employed A person who is currently working and earning a salary or wages.  ■ "I am employed at a fast food restaurant, but I'm not sure if it's the best job in the world."

Environmental adjective: relating to or affecting the natural world, particularly in terms of preserving it for future generations  ■ "She's so environmental, she can recycle anything! Even her breath."

erect A state of being or appearing upright, especially in a proud or defiant manner.  ■ "The statue of liberty is erect and ready to welcome immigrants from all over the world."

evict To remove someone or something from a virtual world or computer program because they are no longer welcome.  ■ The game moderator evicted the player who was cheating and spoiling the fun for everyone else.

Feudal A system of government and social organization in which land ownership is tied to military service.  ■ The feudal system may seem outdated, but it's still alive and well in the world of fantasy literature.

Firewater A beverage made from a combination of high-proof liquor and spices, often consumed quickly to warm the body.  ■ "After finishing his first drink of firewater, John felt like he could conquer the world!"

foliage The leaves, twigs, and other plant parts that provide shade or color to an area.  ■ "I love nothing more than a stroll through the vibrant foliage of a forest. It's like being transported to another world!"

formulating To come up with a plan, scheme or idea using clever wordplay and puns.  ■ "I was formulating my plans to take over the world when I realized that everyone else had already claimed that title."