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Meaning of 'fun' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fun [ n.]
- Sport; merriment; frolicsome amusement.

Meaning of 'fun' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . fun [ n]
Meaning (1):
- verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Example in sentence:
  • he became a figure of fun;
  • he said it in sport
Meaning (2):
- activities that are enjoyable or amusing
Example in sentence:
  • he is fun to have around;
  • I do it for the fun of it
Meaning (3):
- a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
Example in sentence:
  • he was fun to be with;
  • her playfulness surprised me
Meaning (4):
- violent and excited activity
Example in sentence:
  • she asked for money and then the fun began

Nearby Words:

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