Funny and Giggle

Funny

Funny noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.
Usage example: let's can the funnies—we've got serious work to do here

Giggle and funny are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Giggle" instead a noun "Funny".

Nearby Words: funning, funnily

Giggle

Giggle noun - An explosive sound that is a sign of amusement.

Funny and giggle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Funny" instead a noun "Giggle".

Nearby Words: giggling, giggled, giggly

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • In Jewel Robbery from 1932, the Robber gives a security guard a “funny” cigarette that when smoked makes the guard giggle and ramble incoherently.
  • Video Game / Ape Escape Inherently Funny Words: You know, saying "monkey" that much was already making everyone giggle.
  • A Lady on Each Arm The two girls giggle, thinking Flash to be cute and funny.
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