Funny Definition & Meaning
funny
- adjective
- arousing or provoking laughter; "an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"; "an amusing fellow"; "a comic hat"; "a comical look of surprise"; "funny stories that made everybody laugh"; "a very funny writer"; "it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much"; "a mirthful experience"; "risible courtroom antics"
- beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior"
- not as expected; "there was something fishy about the accident"; "up to some funny business"; "some definitely queer goings-on"; "a shady deal"; "her motives were suspect"; "suspicious behavior"
- experiencing odd bodily sensations; "told the doctor about the funny sensations in her chest"
- noun
- an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line); "she told a funny story"; "she made a funny"
"Funny" in song lyrics
See how funny is used in real songs:
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"Crazy capital, watch your wrist, ain't nothing funny"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"No I don't think that your stalking me its funny"
2Mex f/ Awol One — Only as Good as Goodbye -
"They say Choppa acting funny"
504 Boyz f/ Lil' Romeo, Magic — Tight Whips
Words that rhyme with funny
Usage tips for "funny"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "funny" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for funny to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does funny mean?
- arousing or provoking laughter; "an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"; "an amusing fellow"; "a comic hat"; "a comical look of surprise"; "funny stories that made everybody laugh"; "a very funny writer"; "it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much"; "a mirthful experience"; "risible courtroom antics" beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war
- What part of speech is funny?
- Funny is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does funny have?
- Funny has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).