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.
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Available in fun colors like crimson and azure, these have a soft inner layer of fleece to keep you extra toasty on walks or hikes.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Gloves, especially in fun colors and leather finishes, are statement pieces in addition to necessities, while earmuffs are a playful deviation from your go-to beanie.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Guests have the option to add pairings for house or premium sake ($80-$98), served in fun, mismatched cups with brands that are equally fun (like Tamagawa Time Machine, an heirloom amber sake).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Off-Piste Après Garden promises mountaintop ski-in fun with firepits, a variety of beverages and hot-off-the smoker delectables.
—Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Gloves, especially in fun colors and leather finishes, are statement pieces in addition to necessities, while earmuffs are a playful deviation from your go-to beanie.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Guests have the option to add pairings for house or premium sake ($80-$98), served in fun, mismatched cups with brands that are equally fun (like Tamagawa Time Machine, an heirloom amber sake).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Off-Piste Après Garden promises mountaintop ski-in fun with firepits, a variety of beverages and hot-off-the smoker delectables.
—Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
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“In fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fun. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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