English · Word Candidate

humour

/ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/

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Also seen as: humours · humouring · humoured

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Meaning · English

The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.

NounRegister: UK

She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.

NounRegister: UK

He was in a particularly vile humour that afternoon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To pacify by indulging.

VerbRegister: UK

I know you don't believe my story, but humour me for a minute and imagine it to be true.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “humour” mean?

The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.

Is “humour” formal or informal?

humour is generally UK.