sense of humour

This page is about the collocation sense of humour

collocation pattern: noun + noun

Meaning

an ability to see and express humour, or the funny side of things

For example

  • Sally wants a boyfriend with a good sense of humour.

  • Clive James said, "A sense of humour is common sense, dancing."

Quick Quiz

People with a sense of humour can

a. remember bad jokes

b. avoid too much humour

c. make things seem funny
a) remember bad jokes b) avoid too much humour c) make things seem funny

Contributor: Matt Errey