Transcription
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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 funning word
- noun funning something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun. 1
- noun funning enjoyment or playfulness: She's full of fun. 1
- adjective funning Informal. of or relating to fun, especially to social fun: a fun thing to do; really a fun person; the funnest game. 1
- adjective funning Informal. whimsical; flamboyant: The fashions this year are definitely on the fun side. 1
- idioms funning for / in fun, as a joke; not seriously; playfully: His insults were only in fun. 1
- idioms funning 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 funning
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 Funning
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funning 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for funning
verb funning
- 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.
Antonyms for funning
verb funning
- 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.
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