For the most part of it, the Oxford Dictionary is pretty straightforward when it comes to the meaning of words. Over the years, the meaning behind words has changed in order to adapt to the more recent usage and will probably keep changing. If you’re looking for the updated meaning of everyday words, The Uxbridge English Dictionary is exactly what you need. This dictionary has a hilarious take on words we commonly use and is filled with puns galore. To get you up to speed, here are a few examples of these punny definitions.
1. Aberrate
Uxbridge Definition: Something that has been eaten by a bear.
2. Ablution
Uxbridge Definition: A blue colour lotion.
3. Alaska
Uxbridge Definition: I’ll go and question my girlfriend.
4. Boycott
Uxbridge Definition: A small bed for a male child.
5. Barbeque
Uxbridge Definition: A long line of plastic dolls.
6. Cabinet
Uxbridge Definition: A trap for taxi drivers.
7. Canopy
Uxbridge Definition: A tin of urine.
8. Cherish
Uxbridge Definition: A bit like a chair.
10. Depend
Uxbridge Definition: Opposite the shallow end.
11. Dialogue
Uxbridge Definition: An awful piece of wood.
12. Elbow
Uxbridge Definition: Spanish archer.
13. Extent
Uxbridge Definition: Formerly a canvas home.
14. Final
Uxbridge Definition: The very last nail.
15. Grapple
Uxbridge Definition: A cross between an apple and a grape.
16. Hamstring
Uxbridge Definition: An underwear for pigs.
17. History
Uxbridge Definition: A male alibi.
18. Icicle
Uxbridge Definition: A bicycle made by Apple.
19. Ignorant
Uxbridge Definition: To totally disregard an ant.
20. Silicon
Uxbridge Definition: A rather stupid hoax.
These are but some of the many wonderous definitions that these guys have put together. You’ve got to hand it to them, some of the puns actually make you read the word twice. The best part? They take online submissions as well! So if you’ve got some punny definitions that you’d like to share with the world, go right ahead!
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