humour

noun33 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

Humour that is clever and presented in a subtle, unemotional way.

Making jokes about your own weaknesses or failures.

Humour that finds comedy in serious or taboo subjects like death.

Humour that involves using words to mean the opposite of what they seem to mean.

A form of humour that treats serious subjects in a funny way.

Humour that shows a dry or mocking amusement about a bad situation.

Humour that is clever and not immediately obvious.

Saying funny things in a serious way, without smiling or showing emotion.

Humour that is not meant to be taken seriously, despite appearing serious.

Kind and mild humour that is not intended to offend.

Humour about a serious or depressing topic.

Jokes about death or very unpleasant situations.

Jokes about bodily functions and using the toilet.

Humour that is intended to be disgusting or shocking.

Jokes about bodily functions, especially using the toilet.

A cheerful and friendly mood.

A small amount of humour in a situation that is mostly serious.

The ability to appreciate and express what is funny.

A particular style or type of humour.

In a cheerful and pleasant mood. The 'a' is optional.

To recognize or understand what is funny in a situation.

To understand and enjoy the funniness of something.

To contain a lot of amusing elements.

To have humour as a part of something.