humor

Definition

  • noun: a funny or amusing quality
  • noun: a normal functioning bodily semifluid or fluid (as the blood or lymph)
  • verb: to try to please or satisfy (someone) by doing what is wanted
  • verb: to soothe or content by indulgence
  • synonyms: whim, fancy, pleasantry

Examples

  • He answered the reporter's questions with charm and 'good humor'. [=in a friendly and cheerful way]

  • She has a great 'sense of humor'. [=she says funny things and can see the funny side of things]

  • Everyone likes the gentle 'humor' of his stories of family life.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) He was an asshole before. Hoo-ah! Now all he is, is a blind asshole. Hoo-ah. Hey, God's a funny guy. God doth have a sense of humor. Maybe God thinks some people don't deserve to see. (FAINTLY) Hoo-ah. (EXCLAIMS) You get the point, Chucky? (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman