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    humour
    /ˈhjuːmə/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech: "his tales are full of humour" Similar comical aspectcomic sidefunny sidecomedyOpposite seriousness
    • 2. a mood or state of mind: "her good humour vanished" Similar moodtemperdispositiontemperament

    verb

    • 1. comply with the wishes of (someone) in order to keep them content, however unreasonable such wishes might be: "she was always humouring him to prevent trouble"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HUMOUR definition: 1. the ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the…. Learn more.

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    Humor can mean a quality or ability to find or express amusement, a state of mind or temperament, or one of the four fluids in ancient medicine. Learn more about the word's synonyms, history, and usage examples.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Humor is the US spelling of humour, meaning the ability to find things funny or the quality of something that makes people laugh. Learn more about humor, its synonyms, related words and phrases, and how to say it in different languages.

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    Humour is the tendency of experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Learn about the different types of humour, the psychological and cultural factors that influence it, and the historical origins of humour theory and practice.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Humour is the quality of being funny, the ability to appreciate or express humour, or a state of mind or temper. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, usage, and origin of humour with Collins English Dictionary.

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    Humor can mean a quality that causes amusement, a faculty of perceiving or expressing it, or one of the four fluids in the body. Learn more about the word history, idioms, and usage of humor with Dictionary.com.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhumour noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Humour is the quality in something that makes it funny or the ability to laugh at things that are funny. Learn about different types of humour, such as irony, satire, slapstick and observational humour, and how to use them in English.