Humor | Mean of humor in English Dictionary

/ˈhjuːmɚ/

• Noun
• a funny or amusing quality
1. He didn't appreciate the humor of the situation.
2. Someday, you'll see the humor in this.
3. Everyone likes the gentle humor of his stories of family life.
• jokes, funny stories, etc., of a particular kind
1. She doesn't care for ethnic humor.
2. The book is a collection of American humor.
• the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny
1. His humor is one of his most attractive qualities.
2. She has a great sense of humor. [=she says funny things and can see the funny side of things]
3. He has no sense of humor. [=he does not find things amusing]

• the way someone feels emotionally
1. She was in a good/bad humor [=(more commonly) mood] all day.
2. He answered the reporter's questions with charm and good humor. [=in a friendly and cheerful way]
• Verb
• to try to please or satisfy (someone) by doing what is wanted
1. The only way to get along with him is to humor him.
2. I know you don't agree, but just humor me. [=listen to me]