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The definition of humour

11 Definitions of: humour

    1. noun, the quality of being funny
    2. noun, Also called: sense of humour the ability to appreciate or express that which is humorous
    3. noun, situations, speech, or writings that are thought to be humorous
    4. noun, a) a state of mind; temper; mood b) (in combination)
    5. noun, temperament or disposition
    6. noun, a caprice or whim
    7. noun, any of various fluids in the body, esp the aqueous humour and vitreous humour
    8. noun, Also called: cardinal humour any of the four bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, choler or yellow bile, melancholy or black bile) formerly thought to determine emotional and physical disposition
    9. noun, out of humour in a bad mood
    10. verb, to attempt to gratify; indulge
    11. verb, to adapt oneself to
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Synonyms: comedy, fun, ludicrous, funny, amusement, facetious, drollery, mood, spirit, temper And more...
Antonyms: serious, oppose
 

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