Words / A1

FUN-ee/ˈfʌni/

Funny usually means it makes you laugh: a funny film, a funny joke. It can also mean a bit strange: this soup tastes funny. Fun is the noun (have fun); funny is the adjective. Do not say a fun person when you mean funny.

Meaning

Making you laugh; also, a little strange.

Examples

• “That joke was funny.”
• “My uncle tells funny stories.”
• “That noise is a bit funny — what is it?”

Good to know

funny = makes you laugh / a bit strange. Noun: fun. Mix-up: fun.

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