fun
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9.4
- noun
- /fʌn/
- Informal
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- It's no fun being a woman.
They're dialed in, but they're like having fun while beating ass.
- They're dialed in, but they're like having fun while beating ass.
Examples
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And it's like, that's not a fun industry to be in.
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We had some really good shows, fun shows, crazy stories.
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Their main line was the fun one, it was the risk taking one.
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Well, it kind of takes the fun out of it.
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For a while, this was kind of fun, but sick!
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It's been such a busy, packed, fun day.
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OK, We had fun with the bandsaw last night.
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Well, I'd love to stay and watch the fun, but I have to go and establish my alibi.
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It started off as great fun and it spiralled out of control.
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The party quickly turned into a wild fun fest, with people dancing and laughing everywhere.
Synonyms
220
1.0
Activity done for fun, often by children
180
1.0
A very enjoyable time that makes you feel happy
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3.6
A very fun event where people enjoy themselves
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4.2
A short time of excitement and activity
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4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
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1.2
A feeling of pleasure when something makes you laugh
14
3.4
A time of happy laughter and fun at a party or celebration
10
3.8
A playful time when people run and laugh
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6.1
Lively noisy party with drinking and dancing
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4.2
Rough energetic play that can make people laugh or get hurt
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6.3
A loud happy party with dancing and drinking
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3.6
A short busy time when many people do things quickly
Loud, playful activities that are silly and a bit naughty
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How Wild
Surface Forms
Etymology
One idea is that fun also grew from the same sense of tricks and mischief that sometimes turned violent or chaotic, so the word took on a rougher meaning. So in some uses fun can mean violent or excited activity, as when trouble or chaos starts.