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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhn]
- /fʌn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fuhn]
- /fʌn/
Definitions of funned word
- noun funned something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun. 1
- noun funned enjoyment or playfulness: She's full of fun. 1
- adjective funned Informal. of or relating to fun, especially to social fun: a fun thing to do; really a fun person; the funnest game. 1
- adjective funned Informal. whimsical; flamboyant: The fashions this year are definitely on the fun side. 1
- idioms funned for / in fun, as a joke; not seriously; playfully: His insults were only in fun. 1
- idioms funned like fun, Informal. certainly not; of doubtful truth: He told us that he finished the exam in an hour. Like fun he did! 1
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Origin of funned
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; dialectal variant of obsolete fon to befool. See fond1
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Parts of speech for Funned
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funned popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
funned usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for funned
verb funned
- taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- rag — a musical composition in ragtime: a piano rag.
- razz — to deride; make fun of; tease.
- joke — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
adjective funned
- cooled — At a lower temperature.
noun funned
- pleasured — the state or feeling of being pleased.
- joyed — the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.
- sported — an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
- blasted — Some people use blasted to express anger or annoyance at something or someone.
- cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
Antonyms for funned
verb funned
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- flatter — to make flat.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
noun funned
- sorrowed — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- worked — of, for, or concerning work: work clothes.
- labored — of or relating to workers, their associations, or working conditions: labor reforms.
- tasked — a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
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