clerihew

[US]/ˈklɛrɪhjuː/
[UK]/ˈklɛrɪˌhu/

Translation

n.a humorous four-line poem that characterizes a person; a type of acrostic poem
Word Forms
Pluralclerihews

Phrases & Collocations

clerihew poem

clerihew style

clerihew form

clerihew writer

clerihew verse

clerihew rhyme

clerihew humor

clerihew challenge

clerihew example

clerihew tradition

Example Sentences

he wrote a clerihew about a famous scientist.

a clerihew is a whimsical form of poetry.

she enjoys creating clerihews about historical figures.

writing a clerihew can be a fun exercise in creativity.

he challenges his students to write a clerihew each week.

clerihews often have a humorous twist to them.

she shared her favorite clerihew during the poetry reading.

he found inspiration for a clerihew in a biography.

they laughed at the clever clerihew he composed.

writing a clerihew can help improve your poetic skills.

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