Fun (Noun)

Meaning 1

Activities that are enjoyable or amusing; "I do it for the fun of it"; "he is fun to have around".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The amusement park was a fun place to visit on a summer day.
  • She loves playing video games for the fun of competing with her friends.
  • He's always making jokes and is fun to have around at parties.
  • The kids had a fun time playing in the sprinklers on a hot afternoon.
  • The concert was a fun event with great music and a lively atmosphere.

Synonyms

  • Merriment
  • Playfulness

Hypernyms

  • Recreation

Related Words

  • Funny (adjective)

Meaning 2

A disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • Her fun and outgoing personality made her a joy to be around at parties.
  • He was always fun to be with, always cracking jokes and making people laugh.
  • The teacher's fun approach to learning made the subject more enjoyable for her students.
  • Her fun and carefree spirit was contagious, and soon everyone was dancing and having a great time.
  • The comedian's fun and lighthearted take on everyday situations had the audience in stitches.

Synonyms

  • Playfulness

Hypernyms

  • Frivolity

Hyponyms

  • Impertinence
  • Puckishness
  • Sportiveness
  • Whimsicality
  • Sense Of Humor
  • Archness
  • Friskiness
  • Sense Of Humour
  • Facetiousness
  • Sauciness
  • Pertness
  • Humor
  • Impishness

Meaning 3

Verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously); "he became a figure of fun"; "he said it in sport".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • He was the office clown and became a figure of fun for everyone.
  • Her habit of tripping on the stairs made her a constant source of fun for her siblings.
  • The comedian poked fun at politicians with sarcastic jokes that had the audience in stitches.
  • He said it all in fun, but his mom still got annoyed at his teasing.
  • The humorous article was meant to poke fun at the latest fashion trends.

Synonyms

  • Play
  • Sport

Hypernyms

  • Wittiness
  • Humor
  • Humour
  • Witticism

Hyponyms

  • Comedy
  • Wordplay
  • Jocularity
  • Punning
  • Clowning
  • Waggishness
  • Funniness
  • Paronomasia

Meaning 4

Violent and excited activity; "she asked for money and then the fun began".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The crowd erupted into chaos as the protest turned violent and the fun began for the rioters.
  • The rowdy teenagers reveled in the mayhem, thinking the fun had only just started.
  • The heist was meticulously planned, but the real fun would be making the getaway.
  • As the stormtroopers breached the door, the fun began for the rebels who had been lying in wait.
  • The pranksters snickered and high-fived each other as the chaos they unleashed became the most fun they'd had all year.
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