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Definition of fun
1 : what provides amusement or enjoyment; specifically : playful often boisterous action or speech full of fun
2 : a mood for finding or making amusement all in fun
3a : amusement, enjoyment sickness takes all the fun out of life play games for funb : derisive jest : sport, ridicule a figure of fun They made fun of the way he talked.
4 : violent or excited activity or argument Insults were exchanged and then the fun began.
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Examples of fun in a Sentence
I can't remember when I've had so much fun.
Sickness takes all the fun out of life.
Recent Examples of fun from the Web
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And Keaton (his eyebrows have always been his best weapon), completing the rare career arc from DC hero to Marvel villain, has fun with the role.
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A concert shot of Bowie seen through Ronson’s legs is zany fun, too.
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Designing the menu at Cuvée Wine Table also was a fun experience full of experimentation for Noe, Harper and the staff.
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What will really add fun to your setup is popping your popcorn over a fire pit.
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While the occasional time and money splurge can be great, a lot of fun can be had at a friend’s house.
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Young is obviously still seen as a bit of a knucklehead in some corners of the basketball world, but playing for a team that’s title-or-bust tends to bring out the professional in everyone, even a fun-loving squad such as Golden State.
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For all other manner of fun activities, some of which still include fireworks, proceed.
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Each magnet says things like: relationship, kids, health, work, money, fun with friends — whatever.
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Origin and Etymology of fun
English dialect fun to hoax, perhaps alteration of Middle English fonnen, from fonne dupe
Synonym Discussion of fun
fun
Definition of fun
funned
;funning
intransitive verb
: to indulge in banter or play : joke
Examples of fun in a Sentence
He's just funning with you.
just a couple of old friends funning with each other
Origin and Etymology of fun
see 1fun
fun
Definition of fun
funner
; sometimesfunnest
1 : providing entertainment, amusement, or enjoyment a fun party a fun person to be with
2 : full of fun : pleasant have a fun time
Examples of fun in a Sentence
Our vacation was a fun time.
She's a fun person to be with.
The park is a fun place to visit.
We had a fun time at the movie.
Recent Examples of fun from the Web
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Drinks are equally fun and eclectic, with brightly colored juices mixed with tequila or rum, some of which are served in vintage tiki mugs.
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Can something be funner or funnest?
Fun is a word which many people find does not live up to its definition, especially when it is used as an adjective (meaning “full of fun” or “amusing, enjoyable, pleasant”). In fact, there is a sizable portion of the English-speaking world which does not consider fun to be a proper adjective at all; these people feel that it is only a noun, which is why you sometimes hear that you should write “it was so much fun,” rather than “it was so fun.” It thereby stands to reason that if fun is not an adjective, it should not be used in the comparative and superlative forms of funner and funnest.
However, we do provide a definition for the adjectival use of fun, due to the fact that it has been used in such a fashion since at least the mid-1800s. We also list funner and funnest as comparative and superlative forms, due to the fact that these words are often employed in this manner (although we recognize that there are some who accept fun as an adjective, but feel that “more fun” and “most fun” are preferable). Including funner and funnest is not a directive that you should use these forms; it is a recognition of their existence, and you should feel free to use them or avoid them, as you see fit.
Origin and Etymology of fun
see 1fun
FUN Defined for English Language Learners
fun
playDefinition of fun for English Language Learners
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: someone or something that is amusing or enjoyable : an enjoyable experience or person
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: an enjoyable or amusing time
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: the feeling of being amused or entertained
fun
Definition of fun for English Language Learners
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: to speak or act in a way that is not serious
fun
Definition of fun for English Language Learners
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: providing amusement : amusing or enjoyable
FUN Defined for Kids
Definition of fun for Students
1 : someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment They were fun to play with.
2 : a good time We had a lot of fun. She painted for fun.
3 : words or actions to make someone or something an object of ridicule He made fun of my singing.
Definition of fun for Students
1 : providing fun a fun trip
2 : full of fun We had a fun time together.
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