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Definition funny in British English

funny adjective

adjective
/ˈfʌni/

Other 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.

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someone or something that is funny makes you laugh

Example

a funny story/joke

Example

one of Britain's funniest comedians

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I don't think that's at all funny.

Example

Wouldn't it be funny if we played a trick on him?

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Example

This tea tastes funny.

Example

The drugs did funny things to her head.

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You're in a funny mood today.

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There's something funny going on.

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If you love her, you've got a funny way of showing it.

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Example

Do you think there's something funny about their business proposal?

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used before giving your opinion about something, especially if it might surprise, upset or offend people

Example

I'm not being funny, but aren't waitresses supposed to serve the customers rather than standing there chatting?

Example

I'm not being funny, but you can't blame the school for your own failures.

Definition funny in British English