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Definition of funnies

funnies

/ˈfʌn.iz/
fun · nies
Adverb:funnily
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Plural:funnies
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Adjective:funny
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funnies Lexical Profile

funnies Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Comic strips or the section of a newspaper devoted to them (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"Every Sunday morning, he poured a cup of coffee and read the funnies before tackling the main news section."

2

Jokes, witty remarks, or humorous stories (plural of 'funny').

Example

"The host cracked a few funnies to warm up the audience before introducing the main speaker."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost always used in the plural with the definite article ('the funnies') to refer to the comic strips in a newspaper.

• Rhymes for funnies

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Funnies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/funnies
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