Limerick

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmərɪk/

Definitions of limerick

noun a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhyming pattern (AABBA)

Example Sentences

A1 A limerick is a short and humorous poem.

A2 She wrote a limerick for the school talent show.

B1 The limerick he recited at the party had everyone laughing.

B2 The contest winner was awarded for his clever limerick.

C1 The poet's limerick was published in a prestigious literary journal.

C2 Her mastery of the limerick form was evident in her latest collection of poems.

Examples of limerick in a Sentence

formal The poet recited a traditional limerick at the literary event.

informal Do you know any funny limericks to share at the party?

slang Let's come up with a silly limerick for our inside joke.

figurative Her speech was like a limerick, light-hearted and witty.

Grammatical Forms of limerick

• past tense: limericked
• plural: limericks
• comparative: more limerick
• superlative: most limerick
• present tense: limerick
• future tense: will limerick
• perfect tense: have limericked
• continuous tense: is limericking
• singular: limerick
• positive degree: limerick
• infinitive: to limerick
• gerund: limericking
• participle: limericked

Origin and Evolution of limerick

First Known Use: 1896 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'limerick' is believed to have originated from the city of Limerick in Ireland, where this type of humorous poem may have been popularized.

Evolution of the word: The term 'limerick' was first used to describe a specific type of humorous five-line poem with a distinctive rhyme scheme. Over time, it has become synonymous with any short, humorous poem following a similar structure.