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funny

adjective A1
1

komik, güldürücü A2

causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

The comedian's routine was funny and kept the audience smiling.

  • Even the professor's funny remark lightened the serious lecture.
  • Critics praised the novel for its funny yet insightful commentary on modern society.
  • funny joke · komik fıkra She told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
  • funny story · komik hikâye The book is full of funny stories about traveling.
  • find sth funny I find this movie really funny.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: humorousamusingcomical

opposite: serious

2

garip, tuhaf B1

unusual or odd; causing surprise because it is unexpected.

She noticed a funny smell coming from the lab equipment.

  • His funny accent was hard to understand at first.
  • The funny pattern of data points suggested an error in measurement.
  • Critics argued that the author's funny narrative style undermined the gravity of the subject.
  • funny coincidence · tuhaf tesadüf It was a funny coincidence that they both chose the same research topic.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: oddstrangepeculiarunusual

opposite: normal

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