savage humor
- noun
- /ˈsævɪd ˈhjuːmɚ/
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humor mordaz
- The comedian is known for his savage humor that spares no one in the audience.
Examples
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Her savage humor divided the crowd—some laughed, others squirmed at the brutality of her jokes.
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The novel's narrative is dark, laced with savage humor about the absurdity of modern life.
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His savage humor often leaves people speechless.
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She has a knack for savage humor that can be quite shocking.
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His stand-up routine is notorious for its savage humor, often poking fun at societal norms.
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Many comedians use savage humor to address sensitive topics in a way that challenges their audiences.
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The film was filled with savage humor, leaving viewers laughing at its unfiltered truths about relationships.
Synonyms
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A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people
A quick, sharp kind of humor that criticizes ideas or people
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
A mocking, harsh way of speaking that shows no respect
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'savage' (harsh, merciless) modifying 'humor' (comic quality) yields the idea of harsh, biting comedy. The adjective-noun combination and the metaphorical extension of 'savage' are predictable and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Savage humor uses savage like a wild animal that bites and humor as jokes that 'attack' people with sharp truth, creating a strong image. So it means comedy that is harsh and 'brutally honest'.