funny

noun

(informal) A joke.

(Internet slang, chiefly ironic) Humor in general.

(informal) A comic strip.

(UK, Ireland, nautical, dated) A narrow, clinker-built double-ender for sculling.

adjective

Amusing; humorous; comical.

Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way.

(UK, Ireland, informal) Showing unexpected resentment.

(Jamaica, offensive, derogatory) Homosexual; gay.

adverb

(Jamaica, offensive, derogatory) In a manner seen as being typical of a homosexual, or indicating homosexuality.

(nonstandard) In an unusual manner; strangely.

Synonyms for funny

amusingadj comicaladj laughableadj hilariousadj risibleadj oddadj humorousadj drolladj comicadj peculiaradj wittyadj zanyadj curiousadj entertainingadj uproariousadj waggishadj weirdadj

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