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funny

/ˈfʌni/

CEFR level A1Topic EmotionWord #570 in the learning path

滑稽的;好笑的

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Definitions

adj. making you laugh or smile

滑稽的;好笑的

adj. unusual or difficult to explain

奇怪的;反常的

Example

That funny story made everyone at the table laugh.

那个好笑的故事逗得桌边的人都笑了。

Teachers sometimes use funny examples to make difficult concepts more memorable and encourage students to participate.

教师有时会用有趣的例子,让复杂概念更容易记住,并鼓励学生参与。

Collocations

  • a funny story
  • a funny joke
  • a funny smell
  • find something funny

Word family

  • funnily (adv.)
  • funniness (n.)

Synonyms

  • amusing
  • humorous
  • odd

Antonyms

  • unfunny

Usage tip

funny侧重好笑或奇怪;fun侧重令人愉快、有趣。

FAQ

What does funny mean?
making you laugh or smile unusual or difficult to explain
How is funny pronounced?
UK /ˈfʌni/, US /ˈfʌni/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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