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

  • (..) - Man we're gonna have to pull over soon. I'm feeling cooped up. Wantamiro Wampum, Yeah that'll work. - Okay but what the hell are we doing? - Just humor him, trust me. - Hold on. - Who wants to go first? I really, really wanna impress Wichita, but it would be a direct violation of Rule #, (..)
    2009 Zombieland