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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The post generated more than 300 guesses, some submitted purely in fun.
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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
Available in fun colors like crimson and azure, these have a soft inner layer of fleece to keep you extra toasty on walks or hikes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Gloves, especially in fun colors and leather finishes, are statement pieces in addition to necessities, while earmuffs are a playful deviation from your go-to beanie.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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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
Available in fun colors like crimson and azure, these have a soft inner layer of fleece to keep you extra toasty on walks or hikes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
Gloves, especially in fun colors and leather finishes, are statement pieces in addition to necessities, while earmuffs are a playful deviation from your go-to beanie.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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“In fun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20fun. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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