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/ˈhjuː.mər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The quality of being amusing or entertaining; the ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is amusing or funny.
His sense of humour made the long journey much more enjoyable.
A mood or state of mind.
She was in a great humour on the day of her wedding.
A characteristic or disposition, especially one that affects the mood or behavior of a person.
His irritable humour was evident to everyone in the room.
verb
To comply with the wishes or needs of someone, often to maintain a good relationship.
She always humours her friend by listening to her endless stories.
Etymology
From Latin 'humor', meaning 'moisture, fluid', later associated with bodily fluids in medieval science.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sense of humour:
The ability to appreciate and express humor.
bad humour:
A state of being irritable or in a bad mood.
in good humour:
Being cheerful or pleasant.
play on words:
A humorous use of a word or phrase that suggests two or more meanings.
dark humour:
Humor that treats serious, frightening, or taboo subjects in a light or satirical way.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Laugh out loud (LOL)
That joke was so funny, I LOL'd!
Crack up
That movie will make you crack up.
Killing me
Your jokes are killing me!