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funny

/ˈfʊnɪ/
Meanings
  • adjective

    having or causing an absurd or irrational quality; amusing or comical

    - "The clown's funny hat made the children laugh."
    - "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! That's funny."
    - "His funny antics kept us entertained during the long car ride."
  • noun

    amusing or comically odd; ludicrous; jokes and comedies

    - "The funny pages in the newspaper are my favorite."
    - "The movie was a real hoot - I laughed until I cried."
    - "He has a great sense of the funny."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfʌni/



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  2. /ˈfʌni/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with funny
dime , time , crime , rime
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. funny (en) : adjective, noun, noun (slang for a person who is amusing or comical)

  2. funny (en) : adverb

  3. fun (en) : noun, verb

  4. fun (en) : adjective, informal, meaning enjoyable or entertaining

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. funny (en) : adjective, noun

  2. funny (en) : adverb

  3. fun (en) : noun, verb

Variants
List of all variants of funny that leads to same result
funnier , funniest , funnily , funniness , funninesses , funny , funnies , funny bone , funny bones , funny book , funny books , funny car , funny cars , funny farm , funny farms , funny money , funny paper , funny papers , funny business , the funny farm
Forms
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funnier, funniest

Etymology
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Originally meant 'strange' or 'unusual'. Derived from the Old English word 'fnagan', which meant 'to tickle'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that laughter is a universal language? It is recognized and understood by people all over the world.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'funny' in English was in the 14th century, meaning 'strange' or 'unusual'.

  3. The Guinness World Records holder for the largest gathering of people dressed as clowns was 809 people, set in 2008 in Florida, USA.

Related Concepts
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  1. humor: The ability to perceive or appreciate the absurd or comical aspects of a situation, and to express it in a way that elicits laughter or amusement.

Culture
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The term 'funny' has been used extensively in various forms of art and literature, such as comedy films, stand-up comedy, and literature. It is often used to describe situations or behaviors that elicit laughter or amusement.

How to Memorize "funny"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clown with a red nose, oversized shoes, and a funny hat.
    - Visualize a cartoon character making a silly face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'funny' with the feeling of happiness and laughter.
    - Think of a time when you laughed until it hurt.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym F-U-N-N-Y to remember the definition: 'F'unny is something that is 'U'nusual, 'N'ot ordinary, 'N'ever boring, and 'Y'ields laughter.

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