Top synonyms for “funny”: amusing, comic, comical, curious, fishy, funny remark, funny story, good story, and 19 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)“she told a funny story”
- (adjective)beyond or deviating from the usual or expected“a curious hybrid accent”
- (adjective)arousing or provoking laughter“an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls”
- (adjective)not as expected“there was something fishy about the accident”
- (adjective)experiencing odd bodily sensations“told the doctor about the funny sensations in her chest”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "funny"?
Common synonyms for "funny" include amusing, comic, comical, curious, fishy, funny remark. Our thesaurus lists 27 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "funny" mean?
an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) Example: "she told a funny story"
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