Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
limerick
Noun
/ˈlɪmərɪk/
Definition
A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme.
Examples
- “There once was a man from Peru,
Who dreamed he was eating his shoe.
He awoke with a fright,
In the middle of the night,
And found that his dream had come true.” - “A bouncy young kangaroo,
Leapt high in the sky, oh so blue.
He soared with great glee,
Over land and sea,
And said, ‘What a view, what a view!'”
Meaning
Limericks are often witty or silly, usually following a pattern that makes them catchy and fun to read.
Synonyms
- Verse
- Rhymed stanza
- Ballad
