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Humor — meaning in English

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English meaning

humour noun (UK) The quality of being funny, or the ability to find things funny.

Senses

Humor is used for these senses in English:

humour (uncountable) A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.
humour (medicine) Either of the two regions of liquid within the eyeball, the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.

humour — full definition

noun (UK) The quality of being funny, or the ability to find things funny.
noun (UK) A person's mood or temporary state of mind.
verb (UK) To go along with someone's wishes to keep them happy, even if you disagree.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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