in fun
idiom
: in a joking way : in a way that is not serious
Don't take offense: I was only saying it in fun.
Examples of in fun in a Sentence
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As if the solar eclipse itself isn't awesome enough, some beloved brands across America are celebrating in fun ways.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The set comes with 26 letters and 10 numbers in fun, bright colors.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 38 of 54 Pink Cadillac Margaritas
Make several batches of these fun margs 3 to 4 hours before the party, and chill in fun bottles or pitchers.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Teach kids more about our AAPI peers right from home with these Asian American movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services that tell inspiring, entertaining Asian American and Pacific Islander stories in fun and exciting ways.
—Akruti Babaria, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
Students will get help with math and reading instruction from licensed teachers while also participating in fun activities in the afternoon.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024
The goal was to merge the most iconic parts of the treasured bakery and the legendary shoe brand in fun and unexpected ways.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati ranked 25th in fun and recreation, 34th in dating opportunities, and 67th in economics.
—The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
The star’s ambitious new project — set to her new album of the same name — features a host of famous faces in fun cameo roles, including everyone from husband Ben Affleck to longtime friends like Fat Joe and Jane Fonda.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The set comes with 26 letters and 10 numbers in fun, bright colors.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 38 of 54 Pink Cadillac Margaritas
Make several batches of these fun margs 3 to 4 hours before the party, and chill in fun bottles or pitchers.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Teach kids more about our AAPI peers right from home with these Asian American movies and shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services that tell inspiring, entertaining Asian American and Pacific Islander stories in fun and exciting ways.
—Akruti Babaria, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
Students will get help with math and reading instruction from licensed teachers while also participating in fun activities in the afternoon.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024
The goal was to merge the most iconic parts of the treasured bakery and the legendary shoe brand in fun and unexpected ways.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati ranked 25th in fun and recreation, 34th in dating opportunities, and 67th in economics.
—The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
The star’s ambitious new project — set to her new album of the same name — features a host of famous faces in fun cameo roles, including everyone from husband Ben Affleck to longtime friends like Fat Joe and Jane Fonda.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
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“In fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fun. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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