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- UK [ˈfʌnɪ] / US
adjective
Word forms "funny":
adjective funny comparative funnier superlative funniestOther ways of saying funny:amusing fairly funny, in a way that makes you smile: Eddie was full of jokes and amusing stories. humorous used for describing stories or remarks that are meant to be funny: a humorous account of his years in professional football comical or comic funny and silly or strange: The way we met was quite comical. hilarious very funny, in a way that makes you laugh: Some people find his comedy routines strange, but I think they're hilarious. witty used for describing remarks that are funny and clever, or people who often make this kind of remark light-hearted fairly funny and meant to entertain people: used especially when the subject you are talking about is usually considered in a serious way: a light-hearted look at the life of a medical student jokey meant to make people laugh: She found his jokey comments annoying.1) someone or something that is funny makes you laugha funny story/joke
one of Britain's funniest comedians
I don't think that's at all funny.
Wouldn't it be funny if we played a trick on him?
See:fun2) strange, or unusualThis tea tastes funny.
The drugs did funny things to her head.
You're in a funny mood today.
There's something funny going on.
If you love her, you've got a funny way of showing it.
3) dishonest, or illegalDo you think there's something funny about their business proposal?
•it's/that's funny
— spoken used for saying that a situation seems strangeIt's funny but I feel like I've met you before.
it's/that's funny how:That's funny, she was here a minute ago.
It's funny how she passes all her exams without doing any work.
it's a funny old world/game
— spoken used for saying that strange or unfair things sometimes happenit's/that's/this is not funny
— spoken used for telling someone that you are annoyed by something they are doingwhat's so funny?
— spoken used for telling someone that you do not understand why they are laughing, and that you are slightly annoyed by itWhat's so funny about my hair?
- go funny
Derived word:
funniness
noun uncountable
English dictionary. 2014.