Basic Details
Word: Funny
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Making you laugh; amusing.
Synonyms: Humorous, comical, amusing
Antonyms: Serious, grim, unfunny
Idioms and Phrases
- Funny business: Referring to behaviour that is not serious or could be dishonest. Example: "Theres been some funny business going on at the office lately."
- Funny like a clown: Describing someone who tries to be humorous but might not be taken seriously. Example: "He always tells jokes in class; he thinks hes funny like a clown."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The comedian told a funny story that made everyone in the audience laugh.
Example 2: My dog's funny antics always brighten my day.
Example 3: It was funny how my friend tripped over his own shoelaces while running.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "funny" comes from the old English word "fon," which means "to be foolish or to be a fool"? Over time, it evolved to describe things that make us laugh!
Famous Quote
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Victor Borge
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "funny" mean?
a) Very serious
b) Making you laugh
c) Very quiet
d) Very sad
Answer: b) Making you laugh
2. Which of these is a synonym of "funny"?
a) Sad
b) Humorous
c) Serious
d) Tired
Answer: b) Humorous
3. What is an antonym of "funny"?
a) Comical
b) Amusing
c) Serious
d) Humorous
Answer: c) Serious
4. Which sentence uses "funny" correctly?
a) The funny elephant walked on two legs.
b) The lamp was funny, shining brightly in the dark.
c) The funny joke made everyone laugh loudly.
d) The funny book was about geography.
Answer: c) The funny joke made everyone laugh loudly.
5. What does the idiom "funny business" refer to?
a) Serious work
b) Playful behaviour
c) Dishonest or suspicious activity
d) Unusual animals
Answer: c) Dishonest or suspicious activity
