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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Since the time in the makeup chair can vary, and the comedians are only supposed to have five to 10 minutes to create a character, Perrone and her team are also responsible for not only hiding their process from the performer, but actively deceiving them in fun ways. Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 17 June 2025 To support these goals, Ellis suggests modeling positive eating habits, exploring food in fun ways, serving meals family-style, and involving children in food prep without pressure or stress. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025 Mini pretzels, crispy quinoa, and airy rice pillows come together in fun flavors like toasty peanut butter, chocolatey sea salt, and more. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 June 2025 The regional Mexican music superstar closed the 2025 La Onda down in fun fashion with a nearly two-hour set that sent the crowd home happy and looking forward to next year’s La Onda. Sandra Gonzales, Mercury News, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in fun

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“In fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fun. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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