{"product_id":"dictionary-of-humorous-words-manik-joshi-9781500544973","title":"Dictionary of Humorous Words: Vocabulary Building","description":"What is Humor? [HUMOUR [(British English)\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eHUMOR (AMERICAN ENGLISH)] - Humor is something that is funny, comical, or amusing\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eDefinition of 'Humorous Words' -- Words that are intended to be amusing, entertaining, funny, or comical are called humorous words.\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eExamples: 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\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eBesides \"Humorous Words\", there are some Idioms and Phrasal Verbs which are used to express humor (amusement or funniness)\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eExample- (idiom): a big cheese - a very important and influential person in a big organization\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eExample- (phrasal verb): adjourn to - to go to another place to calm down \u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eNOTE: 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\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eDetailed 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\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eabdicate [verb]- to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eabibliophobia [noun]- the fear of running out of reading material\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eabomasums [noun]- the fourth stomach of a ruminant, such as a cow or sheep\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eabsquatulate [verb]- to abruptly leave or abscond with something\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eacademe [noun]- the world of studying, teaching, etc. at academic institutions e.g. universities and colleges\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eaccoutrements (accouterments) [noun]- pieces of equipment that are required for an activity; accessories\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eacerbate [verb]- to embitter somebody\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eacidulous [adjective]- rather sour or sharp in speech, manner, etc.\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eadjourn to... [phrasal verb]- to go to another place to calm down\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eof advanced years\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003esb's advanced age [idiom]- used to show that somebody is 'very old' or aged\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eagelast [noun]- one who never laughs\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eaglet [noun]- the plastic tip on the end of a shoelace\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003ealack [exclamation]- used to express sadness or regret \u003cb\u003e--- \u003c\/b\u003eallegator [noun]- someone who alleges\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eallergic [adjective]- strong dislike towards somebody\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eamatory [adjective]- relating to physical activity or desire\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eamphibology [noun]- grammatically ambiguous phrase or sentence (e.g.: he talked to his son and his daughter)\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eamphisbaena [noun]- a mythical serpent with a head at each end\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eanencephalous [adjective] - lacking a brain\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eanfractuous [adjective]- circuitous or winding\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eanguilliform [adjective]-resembling an eel\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eanserine [adjective]- goose-like\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003esilly or foolish\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eantediluvian [adjective]- traditional or out-of-date\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eanthropophagy [noun]- cannibalism\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eapolaustic [adjective]- devoted to the seeking of enjoyment\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eapple-knocker [noun] ignorant or unsophisticated person\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eappurtenance [noun]- a smaller part of something larger, superior or more significant\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003earchipelago [noun]- a chain of islands\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eargle-bargle [noun]- meaningless and abundant talk or writing\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eargus-eyed [adjective]- vigilant, referring to Argos, a Greek mythological watchman with a hundred eyes\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eargute [adjective]- shrewd\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eargy-bargy [noun]- noisy arguing\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eassignation [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\u003cb\u003e --- \u003c\/b\u003eavuncular [adjective]- uncle-like\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Manik Joshi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1500544973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781500544973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Manik Joshi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44064945635583,"sku":"9781500544973","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_36ae751b-cc1d-4ae9-8eb7-a52607f1576e.jpg?v=1685398518","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dictionary-of-humorous-words-manik-joshi-9781500544973","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}