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Definition humour in British English

humour noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈhjuːmə(r)/

▪ black, dry, gentle, grim, morbid, sardonic, tongue-in-cheek, wry

Example

a novel full of humour

Example

They laughed at things she didn't see the humour in.

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1.1

something said or done that is funny

Example

He made a hopeless attempt at humour.

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2

the ability to know when something is funny, and to laugh at funny situations

Example

His colleagues remember him for his humour and loyalty.

Example

Sally is a friendly person with a great sense of humour.

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3

someone's mood

Example

Fred's comments did nothing to improve Jo's humour.

Example

He laughed again, obviously in a good humour.

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Definition humour in British English