Dictionary of Humorous Words: Vocabulary Building
By Manik Joshi
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What are “Humorous Words”?
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 on 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): gird (up) your loins – to get ready to do a difficult task or activity
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
A 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 a 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]
an 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
Manik Joshi
Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo-travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamed of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.
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Dictionary of Humorous Words - Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Humorous Words
(Vocabulary Building)
By Manik Joshi
Copyright Manik Joshi 2014
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This Book is Part of a Series
SERIES Name: English Word Power
[A Thirty-Book Series]
BOOK Number: 09
BOOK Title: Dictionary of Humorous Words
Table of Contents
What are Humorous Words
?
Humorous Words -- A
Humorous Words -- B
Humorous Words -- C
Humorous Words -- D
Humorous Words -- E
Humorous Words -- F
Humorous Words -- G
Humorous Words -- H
Humorous Words -- I
Humorous Words -- J
Humorous Words -- K
Humorous Words -- L
Humorous Words -- M
Humorous Words -- N
Humorous Words -- O
Humorous Words -- P
Humorous Words -- Q
Humorous Words -- R
Humorous Words -- S
Humorous Words -- T
Humorous Words -- U
Humorous Words -- V
Humorous Words -- W
Humorous Words -- XYZ
About the Author
BIBLIOGRAPHY
What are Humorous Words
?
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 on 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): gird (up) your loins – to get ready to do a difficult task or activity
NOTE: Many ‘Humorous Words’ are also used in ‘formal’, ‘informal’ or other sense
Example:
BEAST
beast [noun] [Humorous] – a person or thing who