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| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, esp. by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate, as in "waddling in self-pity," rather than "wallowing". |
| mordacious |
bitingly humorous; sarcastic. [1/2 definitions] |
| operetta |
a short light, usu. humorous opera, often with dialogue that is spoken as well as sung. |
| panic |
(informal) a person or thing considered to be wildly humorous. [1/6 definitions] |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. [2/3 definitions] |
| paronomasia |
an instance of word play, often for humorous effect, that is based on a similarity in sound of two or more words or on various meanings of the same word; pun. |
| playful |
gently humorous; not serious. [1/2 definitions] |
| playfully |
in a gently humorous manner; not seriously. |
| pratfall |
a fall in which one lands on the buttocks, often done intentionally for humorous effect. |
| pun |
an instance or a variety of word play, often for humorous effect, that is based on a similarity in sound of two or more words or on various meanings of the same word. [1/4 definitions] |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. [1/2 definitions] |
| quodlibet |
a humorous musical composition consisting of two or more melodies or texts. [1/2 definitions] |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. [1/3 definitions] |
| risibility |
(often pl.) the ability or tendency to laugh or to see the humorous absurdity in something. |
| romp |
lively, boisterous, or humorous play; frolic. [1/4 definitions] |
| signify |
(informal) esp. among African-Americans, to engage in a verbal game of humorous insults. [1/4 definitions] |
| skit |
a short, usu. humorous theatrical sketch. [2 definitions] |
| slang |
words or phrases used in very informal speech that are typically more vivid, exaggerated, humorous, metaphorical, and short-lived than the standard vocabulary and usage. [1/3 definitions] |
| slay |
(informal) to overcome or amaze, usu. by being humorous or hard to believe. [1/2 definitions] |
| spoof |
a humorous imitation; good-natured mocking; lampoon. [1/5 definitions] |
| story1 |
a short humorous narration; anecdote; joke. [1/7 definitions] |
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