Synonyms for funniness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fuhn-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfʌn i

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Définition of funniness

Origin :
  • "humorous," 1756, from fun + -y (2). Meaning "strange, odd" is 1806, said to be originally U.S. Southern. The two senses of the word led to the retort question "funny ha-ha or funny peculiar," which is attested from 1916. Related: Funnier; funniest. Funny farm "mental hospital" is slang from 1962. Funny bone "elbow end of the humerus" is 1826; funnies "newspaper comic strips" is from 1852.
  • noun humor
Example sentences :
  • Now, you don't appear to appreciate the funniness of the situation.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • I exclaimed in dismay, adding in a feeble attempt at funniness: "It might save you fishing out my remains later."
  • Extract from : « Down the Yellowstone » by Lewis R. Freeman
  • I've no intention of accepting him; but no one can judge as I can of how big and dear a person he is—in spite of his funniness.'
  • Extract from : « Franklin Kane » by Anne Douglas Sedgwick

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