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noun

  1. Humor

    comedy, joking, merriment; see humor 1.

  2. A joke

    game, quip, jest; see joke 2.

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noun

A courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationships

amenity (used in plural), civility, courtesy, politeness, propriety (used in plural). See courtesy

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