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Limerick

Definition

A humorous poem with five lines, where the first, second, and last lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other.

Example Sentences

1The poet wrote a limerick about a funny cat that could dance.
2Do you know how to write a limerick with a clever punchline?
3She tried to compose a limerick, but it didn't sound funny at all.
4Read this limerick carefully and see if you can understand the joke.
5There is a famous limerick about a man from Nantucket that is often quoted.

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