What does FUNNY mean?

funny

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

1. causing laughter or amusement; humorous
2. difficult to explain or understand; strange or peculiar

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfʌni/
• UK: /ˈfʌni/

Origin and Usage:

The word "funny" originated from the Old English word "fon," meaning "to make a fool of." It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that is amusing or comical. In contemporary usage, "funny" can also describe something that is peculiar or difficult to explain.

Synonyms:

• humorous
• amusing
• comical
• laughable
• entertaining

Related Words:

• humor
• jolly
• happy
• smile
• comfy

Example Sentences:

1. The comedians jokes were so funny that the audience couldn stop laughing.
2. She found it funny that her cat always slept in the sink.