A-Z-05

60 words & definitions

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