Fun and Wit

Fun

Fun noun - Verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously).

Usage example: he became a figure of fun

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Wit and fun are semantically related In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Fun".

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

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Fun and wit are semantically related in humor topic. Sometimes you can use "Fun" instead a noun "Wit", if it concerns topics such as amusement.

Nearby Words: witty, witling

good	good fun	good wit
pure	pure fun	pure wit
usual	usual fun	usual wit
future	future fun	future wit
Other adjectives: genuine, sheer, actual, great, subtle, silly, tremendous.

The history of Ireland dates back a long time to the original inhabitants, the Picts, who were a fun-loving tribe known for their wit.

Source: Lame Pun Reaction
A well-written Master has the exact same wit and charisma as the Doctor - while regularly killing people for fun.

Source: Laughably Evil
This often leads to people making fun of him, and learning the hard way that he's also a professional comedian with a truly acid wit.

Source: Man Child / Live-Action TV

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