limerick
Translation
limerick
Examples
He wrote a funny limerick about a cat.
He wrote a funny limerick about a cat.
Can you recite a limerick?
Can you recite a limerick?
Grammar Patterns
((a)) limerick a humorous five-line poem He wrote a funny limerick about a cat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jingle, verse, ditty
Etymology
Said to be from the city of Limerick in Ireland, where people would sing 'Will you come up to Limerick?' after each nonsense verse.
Memory Tips
Think of a funny little poem from Limerick, Ireland. The name itself helps you remember its origin.