fun Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun activities that are enjoyable or amusing
merriment; playfulness.
- I do it for the fun of it
- he is fun to have around
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noun verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
play; sport.
- he became a figure of fun
- he said it in sport
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noun violent and excited activity
- she asked for money and then the fun began
- they began to fight like fun
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noun a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
playfulness.
- her playfulness surprised me
- he was fun to be with
WordNet
Fun noun
Etymology
Perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. & Gael.Definitions
Sport; merriment; frolicsome amusement. "Oddity, frolic, and fun." Goldsmith.