What is Humor? [HUMOUR [(British English)
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HUMOR (AMERICAN ENGLISH)] - Humor is something that is funny, comical, or amusing
Definition of 'Humorous Words' -- Words that are intended to be amusing, entertaining, funny, or comical are called humorous words.
Examples: beak [noun] - large or pointed nose of somebody; ego-surfing [noun] - the activity of searching your name in different websites on the Internet; iron rations [noun] - a small amount of food carried for an emergency by soldiers, etc. while climbing or walking; unhand [verb] - to release somebody that you are holding
Besides "Humorous Words", there are some Idioms and Phrasal Verbs which are used to express humor (amusement or funniness)
Example- (idiom): a big cheese - a very important and influential person in a big organization
Example- (phrasal verb): adjourn to - to go to another place to calm down
NOTE: Many 'Humorous Words' are also used in 'formal', 'informal' or other sense - Example: BEAST -- beast [noun] [Humorous] - a person or thing who is unpleasant; beast [noun] [Informal] - a thing of a particular type; beast [noun] [Formal] - a large and dangerous animal
Detailed list of 'humorous words', parts of speech they belong to, and their meanings are as follows: Humorous Words - A-- abaya [noun]- a full-length, sleeveless outer garment worn by Arabs
abdicate [verb]- to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach
abibliophobia [noun]- the fear of running out of reading material
abomasums [noun]- the fourth stomach of a ruminant, such as a cow or sheep
absquatulate [verb]- to abruptly leave or abscond with something
academe [noun]- the world of studying, teaching, etc. at academic institutions e.g. universities and colleges
accoutrements (accouterments) [noun]- pieces of equipment that are required for an activity; accessories
acerbate [verb]- to embitter somebody
acidulous [adjective]- rather sour or sharp in speech, manner, etc.
adjourn to... [phrasal verb]- to go to another place to calm down
of advanced years
sb's advanced age [idiom]- used to show that somebody is 'very old' or aged
agelast [noun]- one who never laughs
aglet [noun]- the plastic tip on the end of a shoelace
alack [exclamation]- used to express sadness or regret
allegator [noun]- someone who alleges
allergic [adjective]- strong dislike towards somebody
amatory [adjective]- relating to physical activity or desire
amphibology [noun]- grammatically ambiguous phrase or sentence (e.g.: he talked to his son and his daughter)
amphisbaena [noun]- a mythical serpent with a head at each end
anencephalous [adjective] - lacking a brain
anfractuous [adjective]- circuitous or winding
anguilliform [adjective]-resembling an eel
anserine [adjective]- goose-like
silly or foolish
antediluvian [adjective]- traditional or out-of-date
anthropophagy [noun]- cannibalism
apolaustic [adjective]- devoted to the seeking of enjoyment
apple-knocker [noun] ignorant or unsophisticated person
appurtenance [noun]- a smaller part of something larger, superior or more significant
archipelago [noun]- a chain of islands
argle-bargle [noun]- meaningless and abundant talk or writing
argus-eyed [adjective]- vigilant, referring to Argos, a Greek mythological watchman with a hundred eyes
argute [adjective]- shrewd
argy-bargy [noun]- noisy arguing
assignation [noun]- a secret meeting with a lover autotomy [noun]- the casting off of a limb or other part of the body by an animal under threat, such as a lizard
avuncular [adjective]- uncle-like