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funny

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/ˈfʌni/ · fun-ny

Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

ہنسی یا مذاق پیدا کرنے والا؛ دوستانہ یا مزاحیہ.

مزاحیہ

mazahiya

Synonyms

humorousamusingcomicalمزاحیہمضحکہ خیزہنسانے والا

Antonyms

serioussadsolemnسنجیدہاداستہذیب دار

Common Collocations

  • funny joke
  • funny story
  • funny movie

Example Sentences

The comedian told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

کمیڈین نے ایک مزاحیہ لطیفہ سنایا جس پر سب ہنس پڑے۔

Kameedian ne aik mazahiya lateefa sunaya jis par sab hans pade.

I watched a funny movie last night; it was hilarious!

میں نے کل رات ایک مزاحیہ فلم دیکھی؛ یہ بہت مضحکہ خیز تھی!

Main ne kal raat aik mazahiya film dekhi; yeh bohot mazahiq khiz thi!

Her funny remarks always lighten the mood in our meetings.

اس کے مزاحیہ تبصرے ہمیشہ ہماری میٹنگز میں ماحول کو خوشگوار بنا دیتے ہیں۔

Us ke mazahiya tabsaray hamesha hamari meetings mein mahol ko khushgawar bana dete hain.

Easily Confused With

fun:While 'funny' refers to something that causes laughter, 'fun' refers to enjoyment or amusement itself.

Word Family

fun
nounتفریح
funniness
nounمزاحیہ پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a funny clown who makes everyone laugh.

Envision a clown juggling and making silly faces.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنسی تو ہے زندگی کا ایک پیارا رنگ، سنا ہے بزم میں مسکراہٹوں کا ہے سنگ.

Hansi to hai zindagi ka aik pyara rang, Suna hai bazm mein muskurahaton ka hai sang.

Laughter is a lovely hue of life, It is said that smiles are companions in gatherings.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنسی کھیل کی ماں ہے

Hansi khel ki maa hai

Laughter is the mother of play.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "fonni" — to feel pleased, make merry

First known use: 17th century

The word 'funny' has evolved over centuries from its Old English roots denoting joy and merriment to its contemporary usage describing something that evokes laughter.