Dictionary of Humorous Words: Vocabulary Building - Paperback

by Manik Joshi (Author)

What is Humor? [HUMOUR [(British English) --- HUMOR (AMERICAN ENGLISH)] - Humor is something that is funny, comical, or amusing --- Definition of 'Humorous Words' -- Words that are intended to be amusing, entertaining, funny, or comical are called humorous words. --- Examples: beak [noun] - large or pointed nose of somebody; ego-surfing [noun] - the activity of searching your name in different websites on the Internet; iron rations [noun] - a small amount of food carried for an emergency by soldiers, etc. while climbing or walking; unhand [verb] - to release somebody that you are holding --- Besides "Humorous Words", there are some Idioms and Phrasal Verbs which are used to express humor (amusement or funniness) --- Example- (idiom): a big cheese - a very important and influential person in a big organization --- Example- (phrasal verb): adjourn to - to go to another place to calm down --- NOTE: Many 'Humorous Words' are also used in 'formal', 'informal' or other sense - Example: BEAST -- beast [noun] [Humorous] - a person or thing who is unpleasant; beast [noun] [Informal] - a thing of a particular type; beast [noun] [Formal] - a large and dangerous animal --- Detailed list of 'humorous words', parts of speech they belong to, and their meanings are as follows: Humorous Words - A-- abaya [noun]- a full-length, sleeveless outer garment worn by Arabs --- abdicate [verb]- to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach --- abibliophobia [noun]- the fear of running out of reading material --- abomasums [noun]- the fourth stomach of a ruminant, such as a cow or sheep --- absquatulate [verb]- to abruptly leave or abscond with something --- academe [noun]- the world of studying, teaching, etc. at academic institutions e.g. universities and colleges --- accoutrements (accouterments) [noun]- pieces of equipment that are required for an activity; accessories --- acerbate [verb]- to embitter somebody --- acidulous [adjective]- rather sour or sharp in speech, manner, etc. --- adjourn to... [phrasal verb]- to go to another place to calm down --- of advanced years --- sb's advanced age [idiom]- used to show that somebody is 'very old' or aged --- agelast [noun]- one who never laughs --- aglet [noun]- the plastic tip on the end of a shoelace --- alack [exclamation]- used to express sadness or regret --- allegator [noun]- someone who alleges --- allergic [adjective]- strong dislike towards somebody --- amatory [adjective]- relating to physical activity or desire --- amphibology [noun]- grammatically ambiguous phrase or sentence (e.g.: he talked to his son and his daughter) --- amphisbaena [noun]- a mythical serpent with a head at each end --- anencephalous [adjective] - lacking a brain --- anfractuous [adjective]- circuitous or winding --- anguilliform [adjective]-resembling an eel --- anserine [adjective]- goose-like --- silly or foolish --- antediluvian [adjective]- traditional or out-of-date --- anthropophagy [noun]- cannibalism --- apolaustic [adjective]- devoted to the seeking of enjoyment --- apple-knocker [noun] ignorant or unsophisticated person --- appurtenance [noun]- a smaller part of something larger, superior or more significant --- archipelago [noun]- a chain of islands --- argle-bargle [noun]- meaningless and abundant talk or writing --- argus-eyed [adjective]- vigilant, referring to Argos, a Greek mythological watchman with a hundred eyes --- argute [adjective]- shrewd --- argy-bargy [noun]- noisy arguing --- assignation [noun]- a secret meeting with a lover autotomy [noun]- the casting off of a limb or other part of the body by an animal under threat, such as a lizard --- avuncular [adjective]- uncle-like

Author Biography

Manik Joshi was born on Jan 26, 1979 at Ranikhet and is permanent resident of Haldwani, Kumaon zone of India. He is an Internet Marketer by profession. He is interested in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web designing (creating websites), and various online jobs (including 'self book publishing'). He is science graduate with ZBC (zoology, botany, and chemistry) subjects. He is also an MBA (with specialization in marketing). He has done three diploma courses in computer too. ManikJoshi.com is the personal website of the author.