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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Thousands of fans both in the infield and in the stands were decked out in fun and vibrant outfits to enjoy one of the biggest events in horse racing.
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Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2025
Byerly wanted to include involvement in the games for the community and families in fun activities on the beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Amazon $79 Nothing Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) deliver AirPods Pro-like sound in fun Pikachu-yellow with comfy silicone tips, plus a sleek charging case rarely seen at this price.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The upside is that many of Pawtucket’s former mill buildings have been repurposed in fun and interesting ways.
—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
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Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2025
Byerly wanted to include involvement in the games for the community and families in fun activities on the beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Amazon $79 Nothing Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) deliver AirPods Pro-like sound in fun Pikachu-yellow with comfy silicone tips, plus a sleek charging case rarely seen at this price.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The upside is that many of Pawtucket’s former mill buildings have been repurposed in fun and interesting ways.
—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
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“In fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fun. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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