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humorist

noun hu·mor·ist \ˈhyü-mə-rist, ˈyü-\

: someone (such as a writer) who tells funny stories

Full Definition of HUMORIST

archaic : a person subject to whims

: a person specializing in or noted for humor

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Synonyms: card, comedian, comic, droll, farceur, funnyman, gagger, gagman, gagster, jester, joker, jokester, wag, wit

HUMORIST Defined for Kids

noun hu·mor·ist \ˈhyü-mə-rist, ˈyü-\

: a person who writes or talks in a humorous way

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