🇬🇧🇪🇸 humour - humor : English Lesson

Meaning of "humour" ("humor"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Humour is the ability to make jokes, see the funny side of things, or enjoy laughing. People with a good sense of humour can turn boring moments into fun ones. Humour can be in jokes, silly actions, or even just the way someone says something.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My friend’s humour is so weird—he laughs at his own jokes before he finishes them!

My teacher said my homework was full of humour… because I wrote the wrong answers in a funny way.

Grandma’s humour is the best—she tells jokes AND gives cookies!

My parrot has the best humour—he only repeats the embarrassing things I say.

My little brother’s humour involves making fart noises… at dinner.

At the park, an old man wore a big hat with a small cake on it. Children pointed; his humour was clear. His humour made the dog jump, his humour made the girl clap, his humour made the boy giggle. Even the hat fell and his humour made the crowd laugh. He bowed; their laughter was his thanks.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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