humour

US /ˈhjumɚ/

UK /ˈhju:mə(r)/

B1

noun

  • The quality that makes something funny
  • Quality that makes something funny

verb

  • To pretend to agree, so people don't get upset

Examples

With wry humour, they laugh at their misfortunes.

The man who lost his shoes failed to see the humour of the situation.