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fun

FUN/fʌn/

Verbfuns, funning, funned

Often confused with funny

4 meanings of fun

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  1. 1
    enjoyableadjective
    Nice to do, watch, or be with because you enjoy it or it makes you laugh.

    That was a really fun movie.

    We played a fun game after dinner.

    UsageSay more fun and the most fun. Funner and funnest are informal.

    Similarenjoyable, entertaining, amusing, pleasant

    Oppositeboring, dull, tedious

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    Enjoyment and pleasure, or playful things that make you happy.

    Like the happy feeling you get while playing your favorite game.

    We had so much fun at the beach today.

    The whole party was full of fun and laughter.

    UsageSay have fun (not incorrect: have a fun). Funny means something makes you laugh.

    Similarenjoyment, amusement, pleasure, entertainment, delight

    Oppositeboredom, tedium, misery

  3. 3
    bold styleadjectivecolloquial
    Lively, colorful, and a little playful in style.

    She wore a fun hat covered in bright paper flowers.

    They painted the room in fun, bold colors.

    Similarquirky, whimsical, playful, funky

    Oppositedrab, staid, sober

  4. 4
    teaseverbcolloquialtransitive
    To joke with someone in a playful way, or to tease.

    Like gently teasing a friend just to make them laugh.

    Relax, I only like to fun you about your new hat.

    She was only funning you about the surprise party.

    UsagePast form funned, -ing form funning: I was only funning you.

    Similartease, kid, josh, rib

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Origin

This word came from an old Middle English word 'fonne' meaning a fool or something foolish, probably from Northern Germanic. First it meant a cheat or trick around 1700, and the meaning 'amusement' came in the 1720s.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 4 facts