Cool MateFunny
UK /["/ˈfʌni/"]/US /["/ˈfʌni/"]/
Definition
making you laugh
In simple words: causing laughter or amusement
Examples
- The clown at the circus was really funny, making everyone laugh.
- She told a funny joke that made us all smile.
- His funny faces always brighten my day.
- The movie was funny, and I couldn't stop laughing.
- It was a funny situation when the dog chased its own tail.
Usage notes
Use 'funny' to describe something that makes you laugh. It can be applied in both casual and slightly formal contexts but avoid using it in serious discussions.
Grammar pattern
funny + noun (e.g. funny joke)
Memory hint
Think of 'fun' in funny; if it's fun, it makes you laugh!
Collocations
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
Synonyms
- strange, peculiar
- strange, peculiar
Antonyms
- serious
- boring
- sad
Common mistakes
- 'Funny' used as a noun when it should be an adjective.
- Overusing 'funny' for things that are just odd or strange.
- Confusing 'funny' with 'humorous' in formal writing.