# humoring

Pronunciation: US say "HYOO-mer-ing" /ˈhjuːməɹɪŋ/; UK say "HYOO-muh-ing" /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ).ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of humor. — present participle and gerund of humor
   - Simple: Present participle of humor. Use this form for an ongoing action, often after a form of "be."
   - _By humoring his eccentric aunt, he managed to keep the whole dinner peaceful._
   - _She was humoring the toddler's endless demands rather than starting another argument._

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