funny
Translation
funny, amusing, strange, peculiar
Examples
He told a very funny joke.
He told a very funny joke.
That's a funny-looking car.
That's a funny-looking car.
I feel a bit funny today.
I feel a bit funny today.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) funny (amusing) That movie was really funny.
((adjective)) funny (strange) There's a funny smell in here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (amusing) comical, humorous; (strange) odd, peculiar. Antonyms: (amusing) serious, sad.
Etymology
From the noun 'fun' + the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: 'ha-ha funny' (amusing) and 'peculiar funny' (strange).