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