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Definition of funniness

funniness

/ˈfʌn.i.nəs/
fun · ni · ness
Adverb:funnily
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Adjective:funny
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• noun

1

The quality of being amusing, comical, or provoking laughter.

Example

"The sheer funniness of the comedian's timing had the entire audience in stitches."

2

The quality of being strange, peculiar, or slightly suspicious.

Example

"There was a certain funniness about the way the accounts were balanced that prompted an audit."

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