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单词 funny
释义
funnyfun‧ny /ˈfʌni/ ●●● S1 W3 adjective (comparative funnier, superlative funniest) Entry menu
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Word Origin
WORD ORIGINfunny
Origin:
1700-1800 fun
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • "Your keys aren't here." "That's funny - I'm sure I left them on the table."
  • Come on, sit on my lap and I'll tell you a funny story.
  • Did you like 'Notting Hill'? I thought it was hilariously funny.
  • He can be pretty funny when he's had a few drinks.
  • I always thought that was a funny place to have a house.
  • It's funny that he managed to hit the ball because he never hits it in practice.
  • It was the funniest story I'd ever heard.
  • The goat was chasing Mark round and round the field - it was so funny.
  • There's a funny smell coming from Pete's room.
  • There's something funny going on here.
  • You'll like Alan - he's really funny.
  • You look really funny in that hat.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A funny girl, he said, and the loveliest teeth he'd ever seen on anybody.
  • Such incidents were not always so funny at the time, though, in retrospect we always had a good laugh.
  • The funniest one was the horse.
  • This penetrating study of a drunken drop-out, yearning for oblivion, is both ridiculously funny and painfully sad.
  • You couldn't make up stuff that was funnier, or sadder.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
making you laugh: · John told me a really funny joke.· She’s very talented and funny.
especially written funny and enjoyable. Amusing is more formal than funny. It is often used when something is a little funny and makes you smile, rather than laugh: · an amusing anecdote· He found the whole incident rather amusing.
intended to be funny – used about stories, films, articles etc that have situations that are a little funny: · humorous stories· The movie is meant to be humorous.
using words in a funny and clever way: · witty remarks· How witty!
(also hysterical informal) extremely funny: · The children thought it was hilarious.· The movie has some hilarious scenes.· It was hysterical! You should have seen his face!
funny in a strange or silly way – often used when something is not intended to be funny: · It was quite comical watching him trying to dance.· her own comical attempts at painting
[only before noun] a comic film, play, novel etc is intended to be funny: · a comic drama
done for amusement or enjoyment, and not intended to be serious: · The programme is a light-hearted look at recent political events.
noun [countable] a film, play, or television programme that is intended to be funny: · a comedy by Shakespeare· She has appeared in several television comedies.· a new comedy series on Channel 4
Longman Language Activatorwhen something or someone makes you laugh
something or someone that is funny makes you laugh: · It was the funniest story I'd ever heard.· He can be pretty funny when he's had a few drinks.· The goat was chasing Mark round and round the field - it was so funny.look funny: · You look really funny in that hat.hilariously/hysterically funny: · Did you like 'Notting Hill'? I thought it was hilariously funny.
to make someone laugh, for example by telling a joke or doing something funny: · I must tell Jerry what you said - it'll make him laugh.· Charlie Chaplin was a great actor with a wonderful ability to make people laugh.· It always makes me laugh when you look at me like that.
especially written funny and entertaining enough to make you smile: · I like a newspaper with one or two amusing articles, as well as all the serious stuff.· He was a really special person, gentle and amusing at the same time.find something/somebody amusing: · Mrs Denton didn't find it amusing when I spilt all the paint on the floor. highly amusing: · My mother was embarrassed, but I found the situation highly amusing.
intended to be amusing - use this especially about stories, descriptions, songs, and other things that people write: · The book is a humorous account of a young man's travels in South America.· It was a brilliant speech - clear, precise and humorous.· humorous birthday cards
using words in a clever and amusing way: · Sam is intelligent, witty, and great fun to be with.· I enjoyed the play - it had a clever plot and a very witty script.
extremely funny - use this about situations, jokes, and stories, but not about people: · Our attempts at dancing were hilarious - we all kept tripping over each other.· the hilarious BBC comedy series 'Absolutely Fabulous'
especially written funny in a strange or unexpected way, although not always intended to be: · Carlo looked so comical, striding along in a coat which nearly touched the ground.· The puffin is an unusual sea bird, and there is something almost comical about the way it moves and looks.· Lizzie, bouncing along on the donkey, made a comical sight.
funny in a gentle way, and often about a subject that is usually serious: · We always try to keep our newsletter light-hearted, so that people will enjoy it.· The light-hearted way in which the author has approached this book should take some of the hard work out of trying to lose weight.take a light-hearted look at something: · The film takes a light-hearted look at life in prison.
informal if a person or activity is a laugh , they are amusing and give you a lot of fun: · There were about 100 people there and it was a laugh from beginning to end .a real laugh spoken: · Wait until you meet Tony. He's a real laugh.be a laugh a minute (=be very amusing ): · We all had to sleep in one tent and it was a laugh a minute.
informal if a person, situation, performance, film etc is a hoot , they are very funny and enjoyable: · The movie has a script that is smartly funny, and Hugh Grant is a hoot!· At the end of the day, there was the moms' soccer match, which was a hoot!
a funny film, play etc
a film, play, TV programme etc that is intended to entertain people and make them laugh: · 'One Fine Day' was a romantic comedy with George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer.comedy programme/series/show: · a comedy show on Channel 4black comedy (=one that is funny about things such as death): · The movie's a black comedy about a pair of junkie musicians who are trying to kick the drug habit.
intended to entertain people and make them laugh: · Streep provided one of the best comic performances of her career.comic writer/actor/performer etc (=one who writes or performs things that make you laugh): · Like all comic writers, Shaw was fascinated by the gap between appearance and reality.comic verse/song (=that entertains you and makes you laugh): · Then Gertie got up on the stage and delighted us all by singing a comic song.comic relief (=something funny in a serious story): · In Shakespeare's Henry IV, the character of Falstaff provides us with a little comic relief.
when the opposite of what is expected happens
something that is ironic is funny, but in a sad or strange way, because it is the opposite of what you would expect: · "I've heard that Dan's really upset about the divorce." "How ironic. He was always the one who was against them getting married in the first place."· It was an ironic situation, the two men in her life meeting like that.it is ironic that: · It's ironic that the most important people in the country often have so little understanding of how ordinary people live.
something that is funny, but in a sad or strange way, because it is the opposite of what you would expect: · Life is full of ironies, some hilarious, some tragic.irony of: · The irony of the situation was obvious -- if I told the truth, nobody would believe me!the irony is that: · The irony is that some of the poorest countries have the richest natural resources.
how you feel when you think something is funny
if you are amused by something, you think it is funny and it makes you smile: · When I told him what had happened, he sounded amused rather than annoyed.amused by/at: · They seemed amused at his embarrassment.greatly/highly amused: · My grandmother seemed to be highly amused by my remarks.amused expression/smile/grin: · She stood watching them with an amused expression on her face.
the feeling that you have when you think something is funny: · This story is bound to cause some amusement in the anti-Campbell campaign.watch/listen/notice etc with amusement: · Everyone was watching the little dog with interest and amusement.amusement at: · Gloria couldn't hide her amusement at what the children were saying.in amusement: · "You must be joking!" Mum said, her lips curling in amusement.(much) to somebody's amusement (=making them feel very amused): · Suddenly, the teacher's chair collapsed, much to everyone's amusement.
the quality in someone or something that makes them funny
British humor American the quality or thing in a situation, book, remark etc that makes it funny: · Everyone laughed except Dad, who obviously didn't appreciate the humour of the situation.· The most popular children's books are ones that have plenty of humor in them.black humour (=about things such as death and violence): · Tom Lehrer's black humor offended some people, who found jokes about such subjects as nuclear war unacceptable.
the quality in a book, film, television programme etc that is intended to entertain people and make them laugh: · It was a brilliant play - full of drama, and both sadness and comedy.· Much of the comedy in Pratchett's books comes from the clever way he plays around with words and ideas.
the ability to use words and express ideas in a clever and amusing way, especially when it is shown in conversation or writing: · He seemed to have everything you could want in a man -- intelligence, wit, good looks and charm.· The wit and irony of the original novel has been lost in the film version.
the ability to realize when something is funny
British /sense of humor American your ability to understand and enjoy jokes, funny situations etc: · Mr Hardman was a popular teacher, renowned for his sense of humor.have a (good/great/strange etc) sense of humour: · I like Ann - she has such a good sense of humour.lose your sense of humour: · Maybe I'm losing my sense of humor but I didn't find it at all funny.
especially spoken to be able to laugh and not get angry when other people make jokes about you or do something that makes you look stupid: · I hope he can take a joke - have you seen what they've done to his car?· You may find army life difficult if you can't take a joke.
to realize that a situation that seems to be bad is also funny: · I explained that it was all my fault and fortunately she saw the funny side of the situation.see the funny side of it: · As a teacher, things often go wrong, and you have to be able to see the funny side of it.see the funny side of life: · A cartoonist's job is all about making people see the funny side of life.
to be able to laugh and joke about your own mistakes and faults or about past experiences which did not seem funny when they were happening: · We can laugh now, but at the time it seemed like the end of the world.can laugh at yourself: · Don't take yourself too seriously -- it's a good thing if you can laugh at yourself sometimes.
to feel ill
British /feel sick American · "Do you feel ill, darling?'' asked Rosie anxiously.· I was feeling ill, so I went home.· Mark said he felt sick, so I've made an appointment with the doctor.
also not feel too good, also not feel good American informal to feel slightly ill: · If you don't feel well the best thing to do is to stay in bed.· "I don't feel very well,'' said Jamie, suddenly going very pale.· Ben's not feeling good this morning. I think it's something he ate.· No, I don't think I'll be coming out tonight. I'm not feeling too good.
spoken informal to feel slightly ill - use this especially when you do not know what is wrong with you: · I felt a bit funny and dizzy, and then the next thing I knew I was lying on the floor.
British spoken to feel ill: · Don't get up if you're feeling rough - I'll bring you some breakfast in bed.· Liz said she was feeling pretty rough yesterday -- I don't think she'll come to work today.
British /feel sick to your stomach American to feel as if you are going to vomit (=bring food up from your stomach): · We'd only been in the car two minutes when David said he felt sick.· When I was pregnant, the smell of coffee made me feel sick to my stomach.
informal feeling weak and tired as a result of illness or drugs: · You shouldn't drive after taking these pills. They're likely to make you feel groggy.groggy from: · I went to see Sally in hospital, but she was still groggy from the anaesthetic.
to feel very weak and as if you are going to become unconscious: · It was a very hot day, and I suddenly felt faint and sick.· If at any time you feel faint or nauseous, stop taking the tablets.
something you say or write in order to be funny
· Have you heard any good jokes lately?· Wilson spoke for about 15 minutes, peppering his mainly serious message with jokes.joke about · Leno opened the show with a joke about the election.get the jokealso see a joke British (=understand a joke) · It wasn't that I didn't get the joke - I just didn't think it was funny.· Everyone laughed except Mr Broadbent, who didn't see the joke.tell a joke · It's a good idea to start a speech by telling a joke.dirty joke (=one about sex) · In some situations, a dirty joke can be considered sexual harassment.private joke (=a secret joke) · The two girls were whispering in the corner and giggling over some private joke.
a short story you tell to make people laugh: · It reminded her of a funny story she'd heard at work.tell a funny story: · He began telling funny stories about the time he worked as a barman on a cruise ship.
informal something funny that someone says to try to make people laugh - use this especially when what they say annoys you: · Bob Hope would keep his audience laughing with an endless stream of jokes and wisecracks.· Amy responded with a wisecrack that got her in big trouble with the teacher.
a short remark that is funny and clever: · There are some memorable one-liners in every Woody Allen film.· It's a hilarious scene with a succession of brilliant one-liners from Groucho Marx.
a short joke, especially one told by a professional entertainer as part of a show: · His first job was writing gags for a famous comedian.gag about: · He started the show with a few old gags about mothers-in-law.
the sentence or phrase that comes at the end of a joke, and makes it funny: · He got to the end of the joke and couldn't remember the punch line.· I waited for the punch line, but it never came.
spoken say this when you are going to tell someone a joke about a particular subject: · Have you heard the one about the brown cow who goes into a bar?
a joke made by deliberately mixing up or mistaking two different meanings of the same word or two words with the same sound: · "Seven days without food makes one weak'' is a pun on the words "week'' and "weak'', and also on the different meanings of "one''.· The audience groaned at his pun.(if you'll) pardon the pun (=used to say that you know what you are going to say has two meanings): · "Pardon the pun, but we were all in the same boat," said Navy Lieutenant Green.
a joke made by deliberately using a word or phrase that has two possible meanings, one of which is about sex or sexual parts of the body: · Dirty jokes and double meanings are what makes the show funny.· The song's lyrics are full of double entendres.
strange situations, experiences, smells, tastes etc
very different from what you expect or from what usually happens, in a way that makes you feel a little frightened or surprised: · A strange noise woke her up.· I had a strange feeling that I'd been there before.· Amanda's eyes glowed in a strange way, like a cat's.· He seemed to know lots of things about me, but the strange thing is I didn't even tell him my name.it is strange that: · It's strange that you've never met him - he lives in your street.
also odd especially British something funny or odd is a little strange and it makes you feel slightly worried or surprised because you cannot explain it or you do not know what it is: · There's a funny smell coming from the fridge.· Thumps and laughter and odd noises were coming out of the living room.it is funny/odd that: · It seems odd that no one noticed him coming in.· It's funny that he managed to hit the ball because he never hits it in practice.that's funny/that's odd spoken: · "Your keys aren't here." "That's funny - I'm sure I left them on the table."
strange and slightly unpleasant: · This meat tastes peculiar.· I've been having very peculiar dreams the past few weeks.· I heard a peculiar warbling from the living room.
use this about something that people know very little about and that is difficult to explain or understand: · No one could offer an explanation for his mysterious disappearance.· I kept getting mysterious phone calls where the caller would hang up as soon as I answered.under mysterious circumstances: · Two weeks later, the shop burned to the ground under mysterious circumstances.
a weird experience, feeling, sight, or sound is strange and very different from what you are used to: · She only had lipstick on her bottom lip which looked pretty weird.· It's a weird feeling to go back to a place that you lived in a long time ago.
extremely strange, and very different from what is generally considered to be normal, especially in a frightening or slightly worrying way: · Woods disappeared in very bizarre circumstances, and no trace of him has ever been found.· It was bizarre - if we took longer than five minutes in the bathroom, we had to explain why to our manager.
strange and frightening: · An eerie howl filled the cave.· I had the eerie feeling that somebody was watching me.· The pumps were shut off now. It was eerie, being in the factory without their sound.
extremely strange, because nothing seems connected with real life or normal experiences, and things happen or appear together that do not belong together: · Living on the commune turned out to be a surreal experience.· The whole trial and the media circus surrounding it was surreal.
strange and surprising but interesting, so that you want to know more about it: · Life in the village was a curious combination of the old and the very new.· He had come to some curious arrangement with his landlady.
an ironic situation seems strange and amusing, because something happens that you would not expect at all: · Her car was stolen from outside the police station, which is pretty ironic.· One of the study's ironic discoveries is that TV trials educate the public about the justice system better than actual trials.it is ironic that: · It's ironic that professional athletes are often such unhealthy people.
strange people, behaviour, objects or ideas
· Pearl was a strange girl who never played with the other children.· He's very strange - you never really know what he's thinking.· Marla has some strange ideas about raising children.
an eccentric person has strange and slightly crazy habits or ideas, which people think are amusing: · Our neighbour is an eccentric old lady who has about 25 cats.· Mr. Withers is a little eccentric, but he's basically harmless.
strange and slightly frightening, and making you feel uncomfortable : · I don't really want to spend the evening with Helen - she's so weird.· She's dating a really weird guy who's into witchcraft and black magic.· The museum has a collection of the weirdest sculptures I've ever seen.
extremely strange, and very different from what is generally considered to be normal, especially in a frightening or slightly worrying way: · They tell the most bizarre stories about him.· The marriage between the two stars was as bizarre as it was short-lived.· Colin later took his own life in a bizarre suicide pact with his mother.
something that is outlandish is very strange, and not at all like anything you are used to: · Parts of Lisa's story sounded outlandish, and no one would believe her.· She came to the party wearing an outlandish costume and blond wig.
especially British slightly strange and difficult to understand: · Did Anna warn you that her aunt is rather... well, rather odd?· He's a bit funny - sometimes he's very friendly, other times he just ignores you.
slightly strange, and different from what you would normally expect, especially in a way that is either amusing or a little worrying: · She's actually very friendly in her own peculiar way.· Glenn started acting peculiar after his wife's funeral.
someone who is kinky , or who does kinky things, has strange ways of getting sexual excitement: · kinky sex· I think he's a bit kinky - but I like him.
informal someone who is warped has ideas or thoughts that most people think are unpleasant and strange: · Some of my professors at college were pretty warped.· In his statement the chief of police said, "We are dealing with a warped mind, and we have to take all precautions."· Only someone with a warped sense of humor would think the accident is funny.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 Do you remember any funny stories about work?
 a wickedly funny scene from the film
 If this is your idea of a joke, I don’t find it at all funny.
 Luckily, when I explained the situation, he saw the funny side (=recognized that it was partly funny).
 His laughter stopped her mid-sentence. ‘What’s so funny?’ she demanded.
 It’s not funny (=don’t laugh), Paul; poor Teresa was nearly in tears.
 I had a funny feeling something was going to happen.
 It’s funny how you remember the words of songs, even ones you don’t really like.
 That’s funny. I was sure I had $5 in my purse, but it’s not there now.
 People tell me I ran the greatest race of my life, but the funny thing is I can’t remember much about it.
 It’s a funny old world (=strange or unusual things happen in life).
 There’s something funny going on here.
 Remember, Marvin, no funny business while we’re out.
 I always feel funny after a long car ride.
 After his wife died he went a bit funny.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· I heard a really good joke the other day.
· In a funny kind of way, the bullying made me a stronger person.
· What’s that funny noise?
· Luckily, when I explained the situation, he saw the funny side of it.
· What’s that funny smell?
· This place smells funny sometimes.
· The sweets had a rather peculiar taste.
· These fruit drinks taste a bit funny until you get used to them.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· I always says its longer than Hamlet and not as funny.· Even better, audiences could now see his reactions, which were sometimes as funny as the words that caused them.· He's certainly as funny as Pratchett, and a good deal madder.· What Amis has also acknowledged as a writer is that nice things aren't necessarily as funny as nasty things.· In the ninth century as later, baldness struck some people as funny.· Few bookings were as funny as Bruce's Hamlet wig.· The first film was very good but I don't think it was nearly as funny as this one.· In any event, they were certainly about as funny as a speech by Herbert Morrison to a Labour conference.
· The pictures others carry of you - it's not even funny.· There is still scope for this funny old game to become even funnier.· He could make it sad or gay, or even funny.· Here are some reasons: Mishearing can cause misunderstandings which may be embarrassing or even funny but certainly not reassuring.· The famous wrestling scene was very well-choreographed and even funny.· They're gross, offensive, and they're not even funny.· And some of the dialogue like the Madonna stuff, would be even funnier.
· The result, although dark and satirical, is a joy to watch - hilariously funny and unremittingly scabrous.· This hilariously funny collection of political satire is one of the best Private Eye annuals to date.
· Dear Feedback, it is up to the listener to decide how funny things are and not loutish Mr Baker.· We invented something called the roar-o-meter to measure how funny something was.· None the less, volunteers were asked to rate them according to how funny they found them.· Everybody wants to shake his hand, have a picture taken with him, tell him how funny he is.· I'd forgotten how funny it is; from now on I shall be using it in casual conversation more often.· I remember thinking how funny he looked because he wore a sort of little beanie hat.· I was thinking how funny it would be if I had switched the smoked salmon for ham.
· This film may be a shocker, but as well as being very sexy it's also pretty funny at times.· The girls think this is pretty funny.
· Although it sounds quite funny picking up children and carrying them can be tricky when you can hardly walk.· In fact, Walking and Talking is quite funny.· It would be quite funny if it weren't for the thousands of people who are dying.· But most of the cast are quite funny, as is the script.· It's quite funny, actually.· When Lee, the director, is being satirical and outrageous, the movie is quite funny.· We take it quite seriously, people laugh at it and that makes it quite funny.· He told some quite funny stories.
· It made me feel really funny seeing that.· That was really funny and he looked suspiciously close to laughter.· It's not really funny, and you've probably heard it anyway.· Ayckbourn develops the situation with his customary ingenuity, but I found it too morally disturbing to be really funny.
· That's why she's so funny.· Kids like his songs because they are so funny.· The Spartans did not think the episode so funny.· He is so funny with his physical comedy.· But I mud say, never in my short life have I witnessed anything so funny.· I smuggled a copy out when I left because I thought it was so funny.· Keith can not figure out why Potter looks so funny.· To see you as a domestic adviser is so funny!
· He could be very funny indeed.· I think all this is very funny.· I enjoyed your play, and I thought that Sir John Falstaff was very funny.· Ha, ha, ha. Very funny.· For some reason, he found what she had just said very funny.· Ha-ha-ha, said Matty. Very funny.· It's not hard to see why even when clean, Kamrok's verses are very funny.· He was a very funny man.
· Last July, in peak form, pirouetting on his toes and gesticulating wildly, he was wickedly funny and amazingly indiscreet.
NOUN
· The function of the funny bone is to make you cry.· George Burns' sense of timing and captivating smile touched the hearts and funny bones of more than three generations.· Chasing him, she banged her funny bone on the doorpost.
· It's a funny business, comedy.· So the bargaining takes on a nouveau comic tone, and we all become role players in the funny business.· Now, Riley, if you take my advice you could become something big in the funny business.
· Life has a way of giving a comic a funny face which ultimately starts to pay for itself.· Carrey wants to expand beyond funny faces, the way Steve Martin and Robin Williams did.· Do you think Bach made funny faces and giggled when he wrote that?· He enjoyed being talked to and loved funny faces.· Rachel was getting bored now that Billy had used up all his funny faces.· I want to make funny faces.· She made a funny face, gave a snorting sort of laugh.· She had a wonderful sense of humor and would shriek with laughter when her daddy made funny faces and squeaky noises.
· But there was some funny feeling.· I had a funny feeling it was the same for him - disgusting.· I've got a funny feeling he's not going to roll over for me.· It was a funny feeling to meet some one like that and feel that way.
· Mel Brooks won an Academy Award for this uproariously funny film, which also marked his debut as a director.
· Both laughed delightedly, as if I had cracked some very funny joke.· Tom told a clean, mildly funny joke, and Marge laughed hilariously.
· I thought, in my anxious state, that the orderly gave me a funny look as he left me there.· Robbie gave her a funny look, as though she were a little peculiar for jumping into his illogical fragment of thought.· This time we were getting a few funny looks from other customers.· Billie had a funny look on her face.
· Luckily for comedy-lovers Middlesbrough Town Hall has added an extra date for these two marvellously funny men tonight.· Instead, the funny man who purportedly lives here is nowhere to be found.· Mind you, when you look around at today's funny men and women, they are all pretty middle class.· He was a very funny man.· The funny man who had found her on a distant planet and had treated her as a human being.· Lozano was a wry, funny man.· Mark Little is a funny man.
· It was inconceivable that they would ever take stock, or any funny money.
· He was one of those people who always saw the funny side of everything, Jack Gannet thought morosely.· But it did have its funny side.· Fortunately they saw the funny side.· Actually, Simon took it all rather well and saw the funny side of things.· It did have its funny side as well.· Luckily, when I explained the situation, he saw the funny side of it.· Shanti has always been able to see the funny side of a situation.
· I had no doubts about his musicianship, his talent or his ability to tell a funny story funnily.· Perhaps Old Abe has some funny story to tell appropriate to the occasion.· He'd give us funny stories - the Colonel coming in the front door while Luke left through the back.· He had told a funny story that had made her laugh.· Tonk and his Friends Pupils will love this funny story of a young robot called Tonk.· Now she has illustrated a second, equally funny story about the time the maiden Belinda is captured by a wicked knight.· He told some quite funny stories.· But he was loads of fun to his peers, always ready with a quip or funny story.
· The funny thing was this happened yards from where I had had a very bad motorcycle crash ten years before.· The funny thing, continues Black, is that Walt Whitman used to work on this street.· It's a funny thing, but they do.· That, I thought, was the funniest thing I had ever heard.· It is one of the funniest things to see.· Born to be customers, the back row had thought it was the funniest thing they had heard all day.· Dear Feedback, it is up to the listener to decide how funny things are and not loutish Mr Baker.· A funny thing, the truth.
· It's done funny things to my head.· The indeterminist claim is not, therefore, just that various funny things happen at a sub-atomic level.· What funny things people did: she remembered Felix and Madame Tarasova shoeless.· A lot of money can do a lot of funny things to people, not all of which are funny.· When he does so, funny things happen.· However, funny things do happen on the peripheries of the lame story, particularly from the talented supporting cast.· It is one of the funniest things to see.· Snow and ice do funny things.
· In a funny way he wished that Elaine would open her eyes, but she was blind drunk and slept.· To me he was little more than a jolly stranger with a funny way of talking.· But she was breathing very heavily and jerking her legs in a funny way, as if something hurt her.· Max has a very funny way of telling you that you should try a different approach.· You've got a funny way of going on, I must say.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Oh, that's very funny. I know you're in there.
  • Very funny! Who hid my car keys?
► I’m not being funny (but)► funny little something► funny peculiar or funny ha-ha?
  • Billie had a funny look on her face.
  • I thought, in my anxious state, that the orderly gave me a funny look as he left me there.
  • Robbie gave her a funny look, as though she were a little peculiar for jumping into his illogical fragment of thought.
  • And his eyes went funny just as he was about to change personalities.
  • I tend to sit there going funny colours.
  • My eyes go funny after a bit, so I look at summat else.
  • Then came the road where her knees went funny.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
  • I hadn't noticed what a weird old bird Ned was, either.
  • Just so. Funny old bird.
  • The show is a darkly comic look at medicine, money and morality.
  • Social Blunders, which follows the romantic misadventures of 33-year-old Sam Callahan, is a darkly comic romp through heartache.
► somebody doesn’t do nice/funny/sensible etc
  • Life-ways are opened up which are not remotely possible, even in analogous terms, to any other species.
1amusing making you laughfunny story/joke/film etc Do you remember any funny stories about work?hilariously/hysterically/wickedly funny a wickedly funny scene from the film the funniest man in Britain If this is your idea of a joke, I don’t find it at all funny. Luckily, when I explained the situation, he saw the funny side (=recognized that it was partly funny). His laughter stopped her mid-sentence. ‘What’s so funny?’ she demanded. It’s not funny (=don’t laugh), Paul; poor Teresa was nearly in tears. ► Do not use funny to mean ‘enjoyable’. Use fun: The picnic was really fun.2strange unusual, strange, or difficult to explain:  I had a funny feeling something was going to happen. What’s that funny smell? It’s funny how you remember the words of songs, even ones you don’t really like.It’s funny (that) It’s funny that the kids are so quiet. That’s funny. I was sure I had $5 in my purse, but it’s not there now. People tell me I ran the greatest race of my life, but the funny thing is I can’t remember much about it. It’s a funny old world (=strange or unusual things happen in life).► see thesaurus at strange3dishonest appearing to be illegal, dishonest, or wrong:  There’s something funny going on here. Remember, Marvin, no funny business while we’re out.4a funny look if you give someone a funny look, you look at them in a way that shows you think they are behaving strangely:  I hunkered down, ignoring the funny looks from passers-by.5ill feeling slightly ill:  I always feel funny after a long car ride.6crazy British English informal slightly crazy:  After his wife died he went a bit funny.7go funny informal if a machine, piece of equipment etc goes funny, it stops working properly:  I just turned it on and the screen went all funny.8very funny! spoken used when someone is laughing at you or playing a trick and you do not think it is amusing:  Very funny! Who’s hidden my car keys?9I’m not being funny (but) British English spoken used when you are serious or do not want to offend someone:  I’m not being funny, but we haven’t got much time.10funny little something used to describe something you like because it is small, unusual, or interesting:  The town centre is crammed with funny little shops. his funny little grin11funny peculiar or funny ha-ha? British English, funny weird/strange or funny ha-ha? American English used when someone has described something as funny and you want to know whether they mean it is strange or amusing:  ‘Tim’s a funny guy.’ ‘Funny weird or funny ha-ha?’THESAURUSfunny making you laugh: · John told me a really funny joke.· She’s very talented and funny.amusing especially written funny and enjoyable. Amusing is more formal than funny. It is often used when something is a little funny and makes you smile, rather than laugh: · an amusing anecdote· He found the whole incident rather amusing.humorous intended to be funny – used about stories, films, articles etc that have situations that are a little funny: · humorous stories· The movie is meant to be humorous.witty using words in a funny and clever way: · witty remarks· How witty!hilarious /hɪˈleəriəs $ -ˈler-/ (also hysterical informal) extremely funny: · The children thought it was hilarious.· The movie has some hilarious scenes.· It was hysterical! You should have seen his face!comical funny in a strange or silly way – often used when something is not intended to be funny: · It was quite comical watching him trying to dance.· her own comical attempts at paintingcomic [only before noun] a comic film, play, novel etc is intended to be funny: · a comic dramalight-hearted done for amusement or enjoyment, and not intended to be serious: · The programme is a light-hearted look at recent political events.comedy noun [countable] a film, play, or television programme that is intended to be funny: · a comedy by Shakespeare· She has appeared in several television comedies.· a new comedy series on Channel 4
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