Words For Comedy And Humor

noun A soft or suppressed laugh

verb To laugh quietly or inwardly

• As the professor finished his lecture, a few students couldn't help but chuckle at his dry sense of humor.
• I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw the video of the cat trying to fit into a tiny box.
• I let out a little chuckle when my friend tripped over his own feet.
• The old man chuckled to himself as he remembered the mischief he got into as a young boy.

adverb in a humorous manner; with humor or in a funny way

• The speaker humorously remarked on the current political climate during the conference.
• She humorously imitated her boss's mannerisms at the office party.
• He always has a way of humorously roasting his friends without hurting their feelings.
• The comedian humorously painted a picture of what life would be like if cats ruled the world.

noun a foolish or silly person

• It is unprofessional to refer to your colleague as a ninny in a work setting.
• Don't be such a ninny and just go for it!
• She's such a ninny for believing everything she hears.
• His stubbornness makes him seem like a ninny when it comes to trying new things.