Meaning of the word limerick in English
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limerick
US /ˈlɪm.ɚ.ɪk/
UK /ˈlɪm.ɚ.ɪk/
Noun
1.
a humorous five-line poem with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA) and a specific rhythm, often nonsensical or bawdy
Example:
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He recited a funny limerick about a cat.
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Writing a good limerick requires wit and creativity.
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