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nonsense verse

/ˈnɒnsəns vɜːs/

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/ˈnɒnsəns vɜːs/C1formalart
  • ruФорма юмористической или причудливой поэзии, использующая выдуманные слова, игривый язык и абсурдные образы, часто игнорирующая общепринятую логику или смысл.

A form of humorous or whimsical poetry that uses invented words, playful language, and absurd imagery, often disregarding conventional logic or meaning.

  1. Literary genreB2formal

    A form of poetry that uses playful, absurd, or meaningless language to create a humorous or whimsical effect.

    ruЛитературный жанр

    • Lewis Carroll's 'Jabberwocky' is a famous example of nonsense verse.
    • Edward Lear popularized nonsense verse with his limericks.
    • Children often enjoy the rhythm and silliness of nonsense verse.