funny

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[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Adjective

funny (comparative funnier, superlative funniest)

Positive
funny

Comparative
funnier

Superlative
funniest
  1. amusing; humorous; comical
    When I went to the circus, I only found the clowns funny.
  2. strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant
    The milk smelt funny so I poured it away.

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amusing; comical
strange; unusual
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[edit] Noun

Singular
funny

Plural
funnies

funny (plural funnies)

  1. A joke.
  2. (British) A narrow boat for sculling.

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[edit] Translations

joke
narrow boat for sculling
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