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.
Origin and Etymology of fun
English dialect fun to hoax, perhaps alteration of Middle English fonnen, from fonne dupe
First Known Use: 1727
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
First Known Use: 1833
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.
Origin and Etymology of fun
see 1fun
First Known Use: circa 1846
FUN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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.
Learn More about fun
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See words that rhyme with fun Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for fun Spanish Central: Translation of fun Nglish: Translation of fun for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of fun for Arabic speakers
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