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gallows humour

gal·lows hu·mour
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gal-ohz, -uh z hyoo-mer]
    • /ˈgæl oʊz, -əz ˈhyu mər/
    • /ˈɡæl.əʊz ˈhjuːmə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-ohz, -uh z hyoo-mer]
    • /ˈgæl oʊz, -əz ˈhyu mər/

Definitions of gallows humour words

  • noun gallows humour sinister and ironic humour 0
  • noun gallows humour (UK) Alternative spelling of gallows humor. 0
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gallows humour popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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