Definition of HUMORIST

humorist

Plural: humorists

Noun

  • A person who writes or tells jokes; a comedian.
  • someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
  • Someone who believes that health and temperament are determined by bodily humours; a humoralist.
  • Someone subject to whims or fancies; an eccentric.
  • A humorous or witty person, especially someone skilled in humorous writing or performance.
  • One who studies or portrays the humours of people.

Examples

  • The Scrabble humorist once played "LAUGHTER" for a bingo, and everyone applauded.

Origin / Etymology

From humor + -ist.

Synonyms

humourist

Scrabble Score: 13

humorist: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
humorist: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humorist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

humorist: valid Words With Friends Word