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

  • (..) I've never seen those in my Iife. - bazooka. - I have a permit for that. - Picture of KeIIaway's wife... - What? CALL ME LOVER! Margaret! Son of a bitch! I figured you had a sense of humor. you married her! That's got to hurt. Get him! It's over. Raise your hands... or we'II fire. (..)
    1994 The Mask