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

  • (..) We were just wondering, how fatsos like yourself go about fucking? You're not a virgin, are you? Come on, Elvar. Where's the sense of humor? What's up with him? Welcome, Fúsi. - Same as usual? - Yes, please. - Is that Fúsi, the one and only? (..)
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