A-Z-26 — Words

To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense

To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way

Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something

To criticize someone or something harshly

An old car in a dilapidated condition

A very short, unspecified length of time.

An untidy collection or group of things.

The proper or usual state or condition.

A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant

A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.

Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)

Nervous or unable to relax

Exhibiting unusual behavior

Strange and different, in a funny way

To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way

Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

Having rough, sharp points protruding

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

A sharing of characteristics or origins

Speak or act in a joking manner

To light or set on fire

Friendly, happy, and in a good mood

A contemptibly obnoxious person

Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort

A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.

An abrupt rough or violent movement

A thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Too attractive, appealing, or tempting to be refused or ignored.

A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.

Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.

Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.

Full of happiness and delight; very joyful; bringing or causing great happiness.

Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.

Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.

Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.

Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.

Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something.

Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.

A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes.

To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.

A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.

To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.

To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful.

To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do

When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.

Joking around in a light-hearted way.