funny

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈfʌni/]

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1. funny (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Amusing; humorous; comical.

Example: I know you'll enjoy chatting with her — she's really funny and smart.

2. funny (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way.

Example: The milk smelt funny so I poured it away.

3. funny (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Showing unexpected resentment.

Example: Near-synonyms: touchy, tetchy

4. funny (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A joke.

Example: After church I am met by a dear parishioner who says, "Got a funny for you. Father." Now I'll have "funnies," so I can reply. "Got one for you too, Mary!"

5. funny (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A comic strip.

Example: Chic Young, who created his funny funny, “Blondie,” in 1930, and kept it the most popular comic strip in the world right through the unfunny generation, was quick to see the difference between the innocent funnies and the new generation of comics that started after the Second World War:

6. funny (noun) — sense 6

Definition: Humor in general.

Example: Where's the funny? Your meme sucks.

7. funny (adv) — sense 7

Definition: In an unusual manner; strangely.

Example: She was breathing funny now.

8. funny (adv) — sense 8

Definition: In a manner seen as being typical of a homosexual, or indicating homosexuality.

Example: Dem nuh waan nuh honey, dem only waan di money. Dat’s how me know seh dem bwoy deh all a move funny.

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