funny

fun-ny · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

  2. 2.

    Strange, unusual, or difficult to explain.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) Slightly unwell or uncomfortable.

Phrases & expressions

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    funny business — suspicious or dishonest activity
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    funny bone — the part of the elbow that causes a tingling sensation when struck
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    funny enough — used to introduce something surprising
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    not funny — used to express displeasure at a joke or situation

Related words

Antonyms: normal, serious, unfunny
See also: amusing, fun, humor, strange
Synonyms: amusing, comical, hilarious, humorous, odd, strange

Etymology

From English fun + -y suffix. The word fun originated in the late 17th century, possibly from earlier fon ("fool") or dialectal fun ("to cheat").