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Black humour

noun
1.
The juxtaposition of morbid and farcical elements (in writing or drama) to give a disturbing effect.  Synonym: black humor.






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"Black humour" Quotes from Famous Books



... kissed the little maid's tear-wetted cheek and, setting her back across the brook, stood to watch until the child and woman were lost to my sight. Then I sat down, scowling at the hurrying water, chin on fist, for my black humour, banished awhile by the child's innocent faith in me, was returned and therewith an added bitterness. Scowling yet, I plucked forth my knife and seizing my staff, set to trim and shape it to a formidable weapon; and as I worked I cursed this woman deep and oft, yet (even ...
— Black Bartlemy's Treasure • Jeffrey Farnol



Words linked to "Black humour" :   black humor, drama, expressive style, style



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