Fun
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fʌn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fun is a noun meaning Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.
Meaning
Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.
More Meanings
- Playful, often noisy, activity.
- Enjoyable or amusing.
- (informal) Whimsical or flamboyant.
- (colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.
Example Sentences
We had a fun time at the party.
He is such a fun person to be with.
This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons.
Hey, don't get bent out of shape over it; I was just funning you.
Word Forms
- funner
- funnest
- funs
- funning
- funned
Synonyms for fun
Depending on context, synonyms include amusement, diversion, enjoyment, pleasure, boisterousness, horseplay.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amusive, merriment, playfulness, entertaining, play, amusing.
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