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

  • (..) All right. Sorry about that. Where were we? You were sitting on the toilet. No, no, no! No, I'm sorry. It was a little attempt at humor. I know how much you like to laugh inside. Now, I was saying... You don't seem terribly focused, Gru. Believe me, I am completely focused. (..)
    2010 Despicable Me