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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Membership is open to all women interested in fun, friendship and the community.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
As most parents already know, songs are a great way to help kids learn valuable lessons in fun, engaging ways.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The post generated more than 300 guesses, some submitted purely in fun.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
The Japanese port city is more interested in fun than formality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
As most parents already know, songs are a great way to help kids learn valuable lessons in fun, engaging ways.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The post generated more than 300 guesses, some submitted purely in fun.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
The Japanese port city is more interested in fun than formality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“In fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fun. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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