humorist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses humor, especially in writing or performance.

  - "George Carlin was a renowned humorist known for his thought-provoking comedy."
  - "Mark Twain is considered one of the greatest American humorists of all time."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humorist
curmudgeon , misgiving , giving

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Variants

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humorist , humorists

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Etymology

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From the French word 'humoriste', from 'humour' meaning mood or disposition.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'humorist' was in 1530?

2. Many famous humorists have also been successful in other fields, such as Woody Allen in film and comedy, and Dave Barry in journalism and writing.

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Related Concepts

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1. satire: A literary or artistic form of using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. comedy: A genre of literature, film, television, and other performing arts that aims to entertain and amuse an audience by using various comedic elements such as humor, irony, and satire.

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Culture

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Humorists have made significant contributions to literature, particularly in the genres of satire and comedy. They use humor to entertain, provoke thought, and challenge societal norms.

How to Memorize "humorist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person on stage making the audience laugh with their jokes and witty remarks.
   - Imagine a writer crafting a humorous piece that makes readers laugh out loud.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a funny image or character.
   - Think of a famous humorist and their distinctive style.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: H = Humor provider, U = Understands audience, M = Makes people laugh, O = Observant and witty, R = Ridicules societal norms, I = Imbues work with humor, S = Satisfies audience's need for laughter, T = Tells jokes and anecdotes.

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