a device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or cover, or one burning gas or a liquid fuel and consisting of a wick or mantle and a glass shade.
Idiot: It.....shines...
Me: hehe, uhh yeah, dude its a lamp
Idiot: Woowww...did someone trap a ball of sun and put it in a container to give off light?
Me: ummm..... *retard* bye.