Comedic Vocabulary

noun a bawdy person or thing; a bawdy joke or song

adjective dealing with sexual matters in a comical or indecent way; lewd

• The play was criticized for its bawdy humor.
• The comedian's jokes were a bit too bawdy for my taste.
• I can't believe he said such a bawdy thing in front of his parents!
• The party had a bawdy atmosphere, with loud music and laughter filling the room.

adjective characterized by nonsensical or meaningless talk or words

• The blithering fool continued to ramble on about topics he knew nothing about.
• I can't stand listening to that blithering idiot anymore.
• Stop being such a blithering moron!
• Her mind was a blithering mess after the stressful day.

noun a usually audible discharge of intestinal gas through the anus

verb to expel intestinal gas through the anus

• The young child let out a loud fart during the formal dinner.
• I can't believe you just farted in front of everyone!
• He's always farting around the house and it drives me crazy.
• His excuse was just a fart in the wind, it didn't hold any weight.

noun lack of respect or seriousness; frivolity

• Her flippancy during the meeting was quite unprofessional.
• I can't stand his flippancy when discussing important matters.
• Stop with the flippancy, we need to focus on the task at hand.
• The flippancy in her tone suggested a lack of respect for the topic.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Foolery' is a noun that refers to foolish or ridiculous behavior or actions.

• The board members were not amused by the CEO's foolish foolery during the meeting.
• Stop with the foolery and get back to work!
• I can't believe you fell for that foolery.
• Her mind was filled with foolery, unable to focus on the task at hand.

noun a loud and hearty laugh

verb to laugh loudly and heartily

• The professor let out a hearty guffaw after hearing the student's clever joke.
• We all burst into guffaws when the comedian told his hilarious story.
• I couldn't help but guffaw at the ridiculous meme my friend sent me.
• The idea of a talking dog was so absurd that it elicited a guffaw from everyone in the room.

noun a noisy, boisterous, or mischievous celebration or activity

• The committee members were not amused by the high jinks displayed during the meeting.
• The kids were up to their usual high jinks at the playground.
• I heard they got into some serious high jinks at the party last night.
• His high jinks always keep us entertained, no matter the situation.

adjective characterized by joking or jesting; humorous or playful

• The professor's lectures were always filled with jocular anecdotes to keep the students engaged.
• I always enjoy hanging out with Sarah because she has such a jocular sense of humor.
• My grandpa is known for his jocular personality - he's a real hoot!
• The jocular atmosphere at the office Christmas party made everyone feel relaxed and happy.

verb to joke or play around in a lighthearted manner

• It is important to maintain a professional demeanor at work and not kid around too much.
• We can kid around and have some fun, but let's make sure to get our work done too.
• Let's just kid around and mess around with each other, it'll be fun.
• Sometimes it's hard to tell when he's being serious or just kidding around.

noun good-humored teasing or banter

• The witty raillery exchanged between the two scholars added a touch of humor to the academic conference.
• I always enjoy the playful raillery between my friends during game nights.
• The group of friends engaged in some good-natured raillery as they teased each other about their favorite sports teams.
• The political debate was filled with sharp raillery as the candidates sparred with clever remarks and jabs.

noun a person who is sexually aroused or promiscuous

adjective sexually excited or aroused

• Randy was known for his exceptional work ethic and attention to detail.
• Hey Randy, are you coming to the party tonight?
• Randy is always up for a good time, he's a real party animal.
• Her mind was like a randy horse, always racing ahead with new ideas.

noun a slang term for nose, especially one that is large or prominent

• The doctor examined the patient's schnozzle to check for any signs of infection.
• She couldn't stop laughing at his big schnozzle during the party.
• He got punched in the schnozzle during the fight.
• Her schnozzle for finding the best deals at the thrift store is unmatched.

noun a foolish or silly person

• The CEO did not appreciate any tomfoolery during the important board meeting.
• Stop with the tomfoolery and focus on the task at hand.
• I can't believe he fell for that tomfool prank.
• His argument was full of tomfool logic that made no sense.

noun a silly or annoying person

verb to tease or make fun of someone in a playful way

• The politician referred to the journalist as a twit for spreading false information.
• I can't believe that twit forgot my birthday again!
• That guy is such a twit, always causing trouble.
• Her mind was a twit of confusion as she tried to make sense of the situation.

noun the quality of being clever and humorous

• Her wittiness and clever remarks always liven up the conversation during business meetings.
• I love hanging out with Sarah because her wittiness always keeps me laughing.
• His wittiness is off the charts - he always knows how to crack a good joke.
• The author's wittiness shines through in his writing, adding an extra layer of depth to the story.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The deceased will be laid to rest in the cemetery.
• He's gonna take a dirt nap after that stunt he pulled.
• That guy is asking for trouble, he might just end up taking a dirt nap.
• If you keep pushing your luck, you're gonna end up taking a dirt nap sooner or later.

noun a person who pretends to be knowledgeable or clever; a know-it-all

• The wiseacre in the meeting always had a clever response to every question.
• Don't listen to that wiseacre, he's always trying to show off his intelligence.
• That wiseacre thinks he knows everything, but he's just a know-it-all.
• The wiseacre's words were like a double-edged sword, cutting through the ignorance of those around him.

adjective a slang term combining 'crap' and 'spectacular', used to describe something as exceptionally bad or poorly done

• The presentation was a complete disaster, it was a craptacular failure.
• I can't believe how craptacular that movie was, it was so bad.
• The party last night was craptacular, I wish I hadn't wasted my time.
• Her performance in the play was craptacular, she really needs to work on her acting skills.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Despite all the effort we put in, the project still failed. Thanks for nothing.
• I asked for your help and you just made things worse. Thanks for nothing.
• I can't believe you bailed on me last minute. Thanks for nothing.
• Your lack of support really let me down. Thanks for nothing.

noun a person who has no friends or companions

adjective used to describe someone who is lonely or has no friends

• Despite his best efforts, John found himself labeled as a 'Billy no mates' by his colleagues.
• Poor Dave was feeling like a 'Billy no mates' at the party last night.
• I don't want to be a 'Billy no mates' at the pub, so I'll invite a few friends along.
• Being a 'Billy no mates' can sometimes be a blessing in disguise, allowing for introspection and personal growth.

noun a slang term for a man's penis

• The doctor explained the procedure in detail, including the potential risks to the patient's schlong.
• I can't believe he got kicked in the schlong during the soccer game!
• He's always bragging about the size of his schlong.
• The company's new product is going to knock the competition's schlong out of the park.

noun a British slang term for underwear or underpants

• The students were reminded to wear their chuddies for physical education class.
• I always forget to pack an extra pair of chuddies when I go to the gym.
• Hey, did you see that guy wearing his chuddies to the pool party?
• She kicked off her chuddies and dove into the water, ready for a swim.

noun a slang term for the scrotum, the pouch of skin containing the testicles in males

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with inflammation of the scrotum, also known as scrotitis.
• Hey dude, be careful with that skateboard, you don't want to hit your scrote!
• That guy is such a scrote, always trying to show off in front of everyone.
• Her ex-boyfriend turned out to be a real scrote, always lying and cheating.

noun a native or inhabitant of Abdera

adjective relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek city of Abdera

• The scholar's work on Abderian philosophy shed new light on ancient Greek thought.
• I heard that Abderian guy is a real brainiac.
• That Abderian dude is always spouting off about philosophy.
• Her mind was like an Abderian labyrinth, full of complex ideas and theories.