A-Z-05

60 words & definitions

boogie verb
The act of dancing to fast pop or rock music.
botch verb
To carry out a task badly or carelessly
bristle verb
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
budge verb
To make or cause to make the slightest movement
booze noun
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
bozo noun
A stupid, rude, or insignificant person, especially a man
brawl noun
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
brouhaha noun
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
brunt noun
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
buffoon noun
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown
bulge nounverb
verb
Swell or expand to an unnatural extent
bonkers adjective
Mentally unbalanced, mad and crazy, usually meant humorously
brash adjective
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
brusque adjective
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
brink noun
An extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope
boost nounverb
verb
Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
brandish verb
To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement
boondoggle noun
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value
brazen adjective
Bold and without shame
brittle adjective
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
buddy noun
A close friend
bravado noun
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
brag verb
To speak in a boastful manner
brawny adjective
Physically strong; muscular
brutal adjective
Savagely violent
brinkmanship noun
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
brat noun
A child, typically a badly behaved one
brutality noun
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
boost nounverb
noun
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
bonus noun
A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.
bounce verb
To spring back after hitting a surface.
boundless adjective
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.
brainstorm nounverb
noun
A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.
brainstorm nounverb
verb
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
brainwash verb
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.
breach nounverb
noun
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
breach nounverb
verb
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
breakdown noun
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
breakneck adjective
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
breakthrough noun
A sudden, important discovery or development.
breathtaking adjective
Extremely beautiful or stunning, leaving one in awe.
breeze nounverb
noun
A gentle and refreshing curent of air.
breeze verb
To move easily or confidently through a situation.
brevity noun
The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.
broach verb
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
browse verb
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
bruise nounverb
noun
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
bruise nounverb
verb
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
brute noun
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.
buffer noun
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
bothersome adjective
Causing irritation or annoyance.
borderline adjective
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
boobytrap noun
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.
bootcamp noun
A type of physical training that consists of many different types of exercise; or a short course of intensive study designed to provide someone with new skills
booming adjective
Very loud or very successful.
booty noun
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
bubbly adjective
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.
bossy adjective
When a person tends to order people around and tell them what to do, being overly authoritative and domineering.
boor noun
A rude or insensitive person, who doesn't have good manners.
brisk adjective
Active, fast, and energetic.