risibles
plural noun
ris·i·bles
| \ ˈri-zə-bəlz
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Definition of risibles
: sense of the ridiculous : sense of humor
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“Risibles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risibles. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.
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