Cool MateMeaning of Not funny
Describes something that fails to make people laugh.
In simple words: Not enjoyable or amusing.
Not funny in a sentence
- The comedian's last performance was just not funny.
- When he made that joke about my shoes, it was really not funny.
- I told a story, but everyone thought it was not funny at all.
- Your attempt to lighten the mood was not funny and made things worse.
- She laughed at first, but then said, 'That’s just not funny.'
How to use Not funny
Used to express that something does not elicit laughter. More casual in tone, appropriate in informal settings. Avoid in serious contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine someone telling a joke that goes flat – it’s just 'not funny'.
Related words
Collocations with Not funny
- not funny at all
- find something not funny
- make a joke that's not funny
Common mistakes with Not funny
- Using in serious situations where humor is expected.
- Confusing with 'not humor' when referring to a lack of comedy generally.
- Overusing it instead of describing specific reasons why something is unfunny.
Not funny appears in
Not funny in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مش مضحك
غير ممتع أو مسلٍ.
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht witzig
Nicht angenehm oder amüsant.
- SpanishEspañol
No da risa
No es agradable ni divertido.
- Persianفارسی
خندهدار نیست
لذتبخش یا سرگرمکننده نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Pas drôle
Pas agréable ou amusant.
- ItalianItaliano
Non fa ridere
Non piacevole o divertente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não tem graça
Não é agradável ou engraçado.
- RussianРусский
Не смешно
Неприятно или не забавно.
- Urduاردو
مزاحیہ نہیں
لطف اندوز یا دل لگی نہیں ہے۔
- Chinese中文
不好笑
不好玩，不好笑。
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Frequently asked questions about Not funny
What does Not funny mean?
Not enjoyable or amusing.
What is the definition of Not funny?
Describes something that fails to make people laugh.
How do you use Not funny in a sentence?
The comedian's last performance was just not funny.
Can you give another example of Not funny?
When he made that joke about my shoes, it was really not funny.
What are synonyms for Not funny?
Common alternatives include unamusing, droll, humorless, dry, serious.
What words go with Not funny?
It commonly pairs with not funny at all, find something not funny, make a joke that's not funny.
What are common mistakes when using Not funny?
Using in serious situations where humor is expected. Confusing with 'not humor' when referring to a lack of comedy generally. Overusing it instead of describing specific reasons why something is unfunny.
How do you pronounce Not funny?
US: //nɑt ˈfʌni//, UK: //nɒt ˈfʌni//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Not funny?
Used to express that something does not elicit laughter. More casual in tone, appropriate in informal settings. Avoid in serious contexts.