adjective

funny

funny, amusing, strange, odd

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.

((a)) funny ((noun)) causing laughter or amusement He told a very funny joke.

((sth.)) is funny (sth.) is strange or peculiar That's a funny-looking car.

Synonyms: amusing, humorous, comical; strange, odd. Antonyms: serious, sad

From 'fun' + the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

Remember it can mean 'ha-ha' funny (amusing) or 'strange' funny (peculiar). Context is key.

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