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

  • (..) and Antwan should've fucking better known better. I mean, that's his fucking wife, man. This ain't a man with a sense of humor about this shit. You know what I'm saying? It's an interesting point. Come on. Let's get into character. VINCENT: What's her name again? (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction