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 turned it into an atomic bomb of fraud and stupidity That's on it's way to decimating the world economy How do you really feel? I'm glad you still have a sense of humor! I wouldn't if I were you! Now, Anyone who knows me, knows.. That I have no problem telling someone they're wrong. (..)
    2015 The Big Short