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limerick

UK/'limәrik/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A humorous, often bawdy five-line poem with an aabba rhyme scheme

五行打油诗(押韵格式为aabba)

Root Breakdown

Eponym
limerickother
=limerick

Common Collocations

  • 1.write a limerick写打油诗
  • 2.recite a limerick背诵打油诗

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The poet recited a humorous limerick that made the audience laugh.

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