Meaning & Definition of word "Funny"
Funny
/ˈfʌni/
adjective:
- 1. Causing laughter or amusement; entertaining.
- Example: The comedian told a funny joke that had everyone laughing.
- 2. Strange or unusual.
- Example: There was a funny smell coming from the kitchen.
- 3. Involving a humorous or comical situation.
- Example: The funny movie made me forget all my worries.
- 4. Not serious or conventional; informal.
- Example: He has a funny way of looking at things that makes conversations enjoyable.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'funy', possibly from 'funn', related to 'fun'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
funny bone:
A spot that is amusing or relates to humor.
funny business:
Deceptive or unethical behavior.
Related Words
humor:
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
joke:
A thing that someone says to cause laughter.
comedy:
A genre of literature, film, and other art forms that aims to entertain through humor.
Slang Meanings of funny
Meaning: Hilarious or extremely funny.
● Example Sentence: That movie was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing.
Meaning: A term describing something that's amusing or entertaining.
● Example Sentence: He's a funny guy, always cracking jokes.