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.
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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.
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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.
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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.