Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - humour

~1 BrE, humor AmE n 1 the quality in something that makes it funny  (Mr Thorne failed to see the humour in the situation.) 2 the way that a particular person or group find certain things amusing  (English humour | sense of humour)  (Ackroyd's often bizarre sense of humor) 3 the ability to understand and enjoy amusing situations or to laugh at things  (Paul radiated humour and charm. | sense of humour)  (It's vital to have a sense of humor in this job.) 4 good humour the ability to remain cheerful, especially in situations that would make some people upset or angry  (Danny reacted to these criticisms with his usual good humour.) 5 in a good humour/in a bad humour etc in a good or bad temper  (- see also good­humoured) 6 one of the four liquids that in the past were thought to be present in the body and to influence someone's character 7 out of humour old-fashioned in a bad temper ~2 BrE humor AmE v to agree with someone even though you know they are wrong  (I decided I'd better try and humour him, as I couldn't face another argument.)