Limerick

A limerick is a humorous five-line poem with a distinctive rhyming scheme (AABBA). It often features a single character, place, or situation, and the punchline, frequently found in the last line, creates a comedic effect through wordplay, absurdity, or a surprising twist. Limericks are known for their lighthearted and often nonsensical content, adhering to a specific rhythmic structure, typically anapestic meter (two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable). They are widely popular for their brevity, accessibility, and ability to elicit laughter.

Limerick meaning with examples

• There once was a fellow named Kyle, Whose smile could go on for a mile. He'd laugh at a joke, 'Til his stomach just broke, And then go back and laugh for a while.
• A baker named Stan, quite astute, Made cakes that were covered in fruit. With plums and with pear, Beyond all compare, They were certainly lovely to boot.
• A student named Alice named Sue, Who'd always know what she must do. She'd always succeed, In answering the creed, Then quickly she learned something new.
• There once was a cat and a mouse, Who lived in the same small house. The cat chased the mouse, Throughout the whole house, Then made the mouse as his spouse.