limerick
lim·er·ick (lim′ər ik, lim′rik)
noun
a nonsense poem of five anapestic lines, now often bawdy, usually with the rhyme scheme aabba, the first, second, and fifth lines having three stresses, the third and fourth having two: the form was popularized by Edward Lear (Ex.: There was a young lady named Harris, / Whom nothing could ever embarrass / Till the bath salts one day / In the tub where she lay / Turned out to be plaster of Paris)
Etymology: prob. < Ir refrain containing the name
Lim·er·ick (lim′ər ik, lim′rik)
county in SW Ireland, in Munster province: 1,037 sq mi (2,686 sq km); pop. 110,000
its county seat: pop. 75,000
Preposition: about
- leader: Why don't you ask your readers to come up with limericks about the other party leaders?
Converse of object
- write: To the poster who writes limericks, good poem!
- compose: They had various challenges to attempt along the way, such as trying not to break four sticks of spaghetti and composing limericks!
- read: You will find out whether they need one by reading the limerick aloud, keeping to the correct rhythm.
- submit: Prospective candidates must submit a limerick with their applications.
- create: Show all How are you lot on creating limericks?
Adjective modifier
- good: Simple: the person who sends in the best limerick gets the shades.
- Irish: I'm sure Irish limericks go down a treat in the hood.
Modifies a noun
- competition: There will also be a limerick competition, with an appropriate prize for the winner!
- writer: Extremely simple site but of great use to all poets, songwriters and even limerick writers.
You have been acquitted bya Limerick jury, and you may now leave the dock without any other stain upon your character.
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