Funny and Humor

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

Humor and funny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Humor" instead a noun "Funny".

Nearby Words: funning, funnily

Humor

Humor noun - The amusing quality or element in something.

Funny and humor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Funny" instead a noun "Humor".

Both words in one sentence

  • Certainly not all anti-humor ends up being funny, but it should be clear that the writer is trying to create humor from avoiding a punchline or humorous twist.
    Source: Anti-Humor
  • The humor is gut-bustingly funny, and no matter how many times you read it, it manages to stay funny.
  • Inherently Funny Words In one episode of Garfield and Friends, Garfield takes the viewers through a lab to show them how humor is created, including listing out some words that are inherently funny.
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