verbal humor

Verbal humor involves the clever use of language to create amusement, often through wordplay, puns, double meanings, or unexpected twists. It relies on the audience recognizing linguistic nuances or contrasts that produce surprise or amusement. This type of humor engages listeners intellectually, inviting them to see language in a playful or unconventional way. Effective verbal humor balances timing, context, and the audience's understanding, making language itself a source of entertainment rather than merely a means of communication.