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- [fuhn-ee]
- /ˈfʌn i/
- /ˈfʌn.ɪ.li/
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- [fuhn-ee]
- /ˈfʌn i/
Definitions of funnily word
- adjective funnily providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person. 1
- adjective funnily attempting to amuse; facetious: Did you really mean that or were you just being funny? 1
- adjective funnily warranting suspicion; deceitful; underhanded: We thought there was something funny about those extra charges. 1
- adjective funnily Informal. insolent; impertinent: Don't get funny with me, young man! 1
- adjective funnily curious; strange; peculiar; odd: Her speech has a funny twang. 1
- noun plural funnily Informal. a funny remark or story; a joke: to make a funny. 1
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Origin of funnily
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; fun + -y1
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Parts of speech for Funnily
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funnily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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adverb funnily
- strangely — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- surprisingly — causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment.
- oddly — differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- unusually — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
Antonyms for funnily
adverb funnily
- in earnest — If something is done or happens in earnest, it happens to a much greater extent and more seriously than before.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- cut the comedy — to stop joking
- sternly — firm, strict, or uncompromising: stern discipline.
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