| cell phone |
a telephone that operates using radio signals and therefore requires no wires. A cell phone can be taken with one anywhere but may not function if it is too far away from a radio transmitter to receive signals. |
| chicken out |
(informal) to not do something that one had planned to do, because of getting too scared. |
| circuit breaker |
a switch or other device that automatically breaks an electric circuit when too much electricity flows through it. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| conceited |
having too high an opinion of oneself; vain. |
| congested |
filled with too many things or too much of a substance; clogged. |
| conservative |
not willing to take chances or risks; safe; not too extreme. [1/6 definitions] |
| cram |
to force into a space that is too small; stuff. (usually followed by "inside," "into," or "down.") [1/3 definitions] |
| crowded |
very full, or too full, of things or people. |
| day care |
care during the day in a home or day-care center for children too young for school or older children after school or during vacation. Day care may also offer care for elderly or disabled people. |
| dazzle |
to make almost blind with too much bright light. [1/2 definitions] |
| dear |
costing a lot of or too much money. [1/5 definitions] |
| demanding |
giving many, or too many, orders. [1/2 definitions] |
| diabetes |
a disease in which there is too much blood sugar. People with diabetes are treated with insulin, which the body needs to use sugar properly. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| drunk |
having had too much alcohol to drink; intoxicated. [2/3 definitions] |
| embarrassed |
feeling uncomfortable because of shame or receiving too much attention from others. |
| explode |
to burst because of too much pressure inside. [1/3 definitions] |
| extravagance |
the act of spending too much money or spending money in a foolish way. [1/2 definitions] |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. [2 definitions] |
| farmers' market |
a public market at which farmers sell fresh produce directly to customers. Other things like flowers, handicrafts, baked goods, and other prepared foods are often sold at farmers' markets too. |