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Noun black humour has 1 sense
- black humor, black humour - the juxtaposition of morbid and farcical elements (in writing or drama) to give a disturbing effect
--1 is a kind of expressive style, style
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Black Humour
Description:
Black humour, also known as dark comedy, is a form of humor that explores serious or disturbing subjects in a light-hearted or satirical manner.
Senses:
- Noun: A type of humor that deals with morbid, cynical, or taboo subjects.
- Noun: A subgenre of comedy that focuses on tragic or outrageous situations.
Usage Examples:
- The comedian's act was filled with black humour, making the audience both laugh and gasp in shock.
- In the midst of the tragedy, John couldn't help but find a hint of black humour to lighten the mood.
- The movie received critical acclaim for its clever use of black humour to address sensitive social issues.
- As a coping mechanism, Sarah often turned to writing black humour stories to find solace in difficult times.
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