humour
/ˈhjuːmər/
noun
- The quality of being amusing or funny, especially in literature, speech, or situations.
- The movie was full of dark humour that some viewers didn't appreciate.
- He told a joke with such dry humour that it took a moment to realize it was funny.
- Her sense of humour always makes everyone laugh at parties.
- A person's mood or state of mind.
- Try to be patient with him; he's in a foul humour today.
- His bad humour ruined the entire dinner for the family.
- She was in a good humour after hearing the good news.
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verb
- To comply with someone's mood or wishes in order to keep them calm or satisfied.
- I didn't agree with his plan, but I humoured him to avoid an argument.
- She humoured her grandmother by listening to the same story again.
- The teacher humoured the upset child by letting him sit in the quiet corner.