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单词 funny bone
释义

funny bone

noun

1
: the place at the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve rests against a prominence of the humerus
2
: a sense of humor

Example Sentences

I hit my funny bone on the edge of the table.
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Word History

Etymology

from the tingling felt when it is struck

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

funny bone

noun

fun·​ny bone ˈfən-ē-ˌ How to pronounce funny bone (audio)
: the place at the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve rests against a prominence of the humerus

called also crazy bone

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