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black humor

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/blæk ˈhjumər/
Forms:black humors
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a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

  • His jokes about death and suffering were filled with black humor.
  • Many war films use black humor to lighten tragic themes.
  • The novel’s black humor made its dark subject matter more digestible.
  • Some people appreciate black humor, while others find it offensive.
  • The stand-up comedian’s routine blended black humor with social criticism.
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