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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
gallows humour
noun
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▪ Emotional but effective and with some memorable flashes of gallows humour.
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gallows humour

n. (qualifier: UK) (alternative spelling of gallows humor English)

Usage examples of "gallows humour".

The term was part of the language before Freud wrote an essay on it -- 'gallows humour.

Whilst we were enjoying ourselves with gallows humour, a familiar figure suddenly appeared at the door to the dining room.

Our research is quite up to date, said Rudgutter with gallows humour.