Meanings
How to pronounce "gallows humor":
AU
Comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.
Example Sentences
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After a long and exhausting day at work, we all gathered at the bar and resorted to gallows humor to lighten the mood.
2
Despite the dire situation, our team couldn't help but crack a few gallows humor jokes to relieve the tension.
3
During the funeral, some relatives found solace in sharing gallows humor stories about the deceased.
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The soldiers on the front lines often rely on their dark gallows humor as a coping mechanism for the horrors of war.
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In the face of a global pandemic, people turned to gallows humor to make light of the uncertain times.
