Meaning of the word funny in English

What does funny mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

funny

US /ˈfʌn.i/

UK /ˈfʌn.i/

causing laughter or amusement; humorous

Example:

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He told a really funny joke.

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The movie was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing.

Synonym:

amusing comical hilarious witty joking

difficult to explain or understand; strange or odd

Example:

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I have a funny feeling about this.

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There's something funny going on here.

Synonym:

odd peculiar weird unusual suspicious

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