Humor /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/

The meaning and definition of Humor, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.
“She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together.”
A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.
“He was in a particularly vile humour that afternoon.”

verb

To pacify by indulging.
“I know you don't believe my story, but humour me for a minute and imagine it to be true.”

Synonyms amusingness comedy comicality wit mood witticism

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