fun
1 of 3noun
ˈfən 
1
: what provides amusement or enjoyment
specifically : playful often boisterous action or speech
full of fun
2
: a mood for finding or making amusement
all in fun
3
a
: amusement, enjoyment
sickness takes all the fun out of life
play games for fun
b
: derisive jest : sport, ridicule
a figure of fun
They made fun of the way he talked.
4
: violent or excited activity or argument
Insults were exchanged and then the fun began.
fun
2 of 3verb
funned; funning
intransitive verb
: to indulge in banter or play : joke
fun
3 of 3adjective
sometimes funner; sometimes funnest
1
: providing entertainment, amusement, or enjoyment
a fun party
a fun person to be with
2
: full of fun : pleasant
have a fun time
Synonyms
Noun
- delight
- distraction
- diversion
- divertissement
- entertainment
- pleasure
- recreation
Verb
- banter
- chaff
- fool
- gag
- jape
- jest
- jive
- joke
- jolly
- josh
- kid
- quip
- wisecrack
- yuk [slang]
- yuck
Adjective
- amusing
- delightful
- diverting
- enjoyable
- entertaining
- pleasurable
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Example Sentences
Noun I can't remember when I've had so much fun. Sickness takes all the fun out of life. Verb He's just funning with you. just a couple of old friends funning with each other Adjective Our vacation was a fun time. She's a fun person to be with. The park is a fun place to visit. We had a fun time at the movie. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
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Noun
That bizarre kind of Hangover wolf pack foursome was just so much fun to film. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The downtown New York designer is known for whimsical beaded handbags and accessories that pepper Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, and her presentations are just as much fun. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 There's so much fun to be had when downloading the next big social media app and beginning to share things with your friends. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 9 Sep. 2022 Watching a buffalo stampede across the field before the game is great fun. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 But savvy shoppers know a secret: teens are actually the most fun to buy gifts for. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Both of them agreed on how much fun their relationship was, and were appreciative of the sense of effortlessness and comfort. Haley Kluge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 But getting to watch it in real time is so much fun, especially with my daughter. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 The strain on exhibitors is still no fun, although year-end highlights include James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, a follow-up to the top-grossing film in history at $2.87 billion. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 Verb
That aspect has been great to see and fun to work with as well. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 30 June 2022 From festive baskets to fun collectable toys, Easter gifts require a lot of details and there is no better way to get everything together than some online shopping. Victoria Priola, oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2022 That doesn’t even include the cost of fuel to actually fun the facilities. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2022 McEnroe was embarrassing some of the time, but really fun some of the time, too. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021 Going to fun to be around our fans again in our building. Scott Patsko, cleveland, 6 Aug. 2021 Polaris’s latest model, the 2022 General XP 1000 Trailhead Edition, is an off-roader designed to bring even more performance and fun your next camping trip. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2021 And fun their date was, according to Allison and Reid. Washington Post, 8 July 2021 The course offers a playful way to see most corners of the preserve, is an inexpensive activity to try and fun for all ages. Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 11 June 2021 Adjective
But there are many not-so-fun things that the monarch must do. Marissa Charles, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 For mixers or simply an afternoon treat, these and more make drinking around the world accessible and fun. Lauren Mcdowell, Chron, 13 Sep. 2022 But Sanctuary is too fun to turn into a socialist lesson plan. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 The start of another football season means more fun, more excitement and more risk of fumbling away your finances. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2022 Learn to square dance with easy classes through local clubs Looking for something to do that’s fun, easy and open to all? San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Her memoir is a charming, revealing look at a life lived in and out of the spotlight, including brushes—pleasant and, sometimes even more fun, not—with the likes of Billy Wilder, Marilyn Monroe, and Frank Sinatra. The Editors, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2022 That's a character who always makes the show a bit more fun. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 9 Sep. 2022 The night of rock en español tribute bands at Holy Mackerel Small Batch Beers may be the most fun night of all. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun, Verb, and Adjective
English dialect fun to hoax, perhaps alteration of Middle English fonnen, from fonne dupe
First Known Use
Noun
1726, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1802, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing fun
Kids Definition
fun 1 of 2
noun
ˈfən
1
: someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
They were fun to play with.
2
: a good time
We had a lot of fun.
She painted for fun.
3
: words or actions to make someone or something an object of ridicule
He made fun of my singing.
fun
2 of 2adjective
1
: providing fun
a fun trip
2
: full of fun
We had a fun time together.
fun 1 of 3
noun
1
as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment theme parks with their rides, shows, and games are great fun for the whole family Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- entertainment
- delight
- recreation
- pleasure
- diversion
- activity
- picnic
- distraction
- festivity
- rollicking
- hilarity
- divertissement
- lark
- pastime
- romp
- frolic
- escape
- merrymaking
- game
- laugh
- rollick
- frolicking
- jollification
- revel
- reveling
- revelry
- riot
- jollity
- spree
- whoopee
- fling
- carousing
- gayety
- conviviality
- gaiety
- scream
- time killer
- revelling
- gambol
- binge
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bummer
- bore
- drag
- downer
- killjoy
- party pooper
2
as in play
an attitude or manner not to be taken seriously when I said that playing the piano like that could get you arrested, I only said it in fun Synonyms & Similar Words
- play
- game
- sport
- silliness
- frivolity
- levity
- jest
- flippancy
- frivolousness
- light-mindedness
- frothiness
- facetiousness
- flightiness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- earnest
- seriousness
- gravity
- earnestness
- solemnity
- sobriety
- soberness
3
as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself came outside to where we were playing touch football and joined the fun Synonyms & Similar Words
- relaxation
- recreation
- amusement
- entertainment
- play
- enjoyment
- pleasure
- rollicking
- sport
- frolicking
- frolic
- playfulness
- delight
- hobby
- dalliance
- diversion
- mischief
- romping
- pastime
- fun and games
- kick
- hilarity
- merriment
- devilment
- merrymaking
- revel
- pleasance
- lark
- gamboling
- tomfoolery
- rollick
- friskiness
- revelry
- sportiveness
- jinks
- mischievousness
- whoopee
- hobbyhorse
- horseplay
- spree
- hijinks
- impishness
- roguishness
- buffoonery
- high jinks
- gambolling
- deviltry
- fling
- hanky-panky
- devilry
- rascality
- wantonness
- waggery
- hob
- binge
- knavery
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- work
- labor
- drudgery
- responsibility
- obligation
- duty
4
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity the fun really began when the deer broke out of its pen and started wandering down the street Synonyms & Similar Words
- commotion
- hurry
- stir
- disturbance
- fuss
- turmoil
- noise
- storm
- zoo
- racket
- splore
- ruckus
- hoopla
- clutter
- clatter
- bother
- hurricane
- do
- whirl
- hubbub
- bustle
- shindy
- pandemonium
- flurry
- row
- blather
- ado
- bobbery
- rumpus
- hurry-skurry
- kerfuffle
- hullabaloo
- uproar
- roar
- corroboree
- hurry-scurry
- furore
- stew
- hoo-hah
- to-do
- tumult
- hurly-burly
- pother
- hurly
- hoo-ha
- foofaraw
- furor
- alarums and excursions
- squall
- moil
- ballyhoo
- coil
- upheaval
- bluster
- helter-skelter
- welter
- howl
- ruction
- brawl
- cacophony
- outcry
- williwaw
- clamor
- unrest
- hubble-bubble
- disorder
- hassle
- flutter
- eruption
- fray
- din
- melee
- scuffle
- outbreak
- outburst
- hue and cry
- tizzy
- fever
- lather
- fret
- fracas
- mêlée
- flare-up
- dither
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rest
- quiet
- peace
- calm
- tranquility
- tranquillity
- hush
- stillness
- order
- quietude
- orderliness
fun
2 of 3adjective
as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment there were so many fun things to do at summer camp that the kids really hated to leave Synonyms & Similar Words
- amusing
- enjoyable
- entertaining
- delightful
- exciting
- funny
- pleasurable
- nice
- pleasant
- happy
- merry
- diverting
- humorous
- satisfying
- welcome
- ridiculous
- recreational
- hilarious
- thrilling
- beguiling
- jolly
- comical
- riotous
- sunny
- agreeable
- jovial
- droll
- comic
- ludicrous
- laughable
- farcical
- stimulating
- gleeful
- mirthful
- antic
- uproarious
- sidesplitting
- risible
- blithesome
- jocose
- jocund
- gay
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- boring
- tedious
- tiresome
- tiring
- dull
- monotonous
- uninteresting
- heavy
- wearisome
- weary
- dreary
- drab
- humdrum
- stodgy
- flat
- stuffy
- ponderous
- pedestrian
- unpleasant
- leaden
- pleasureless
- disagreeable
- distasteful
- wearying
- unwelcome
- jading
- uncongenial
- unpleasing
- unlovely
- displeasing
fun
3 of 3verb
as in to joke
to make jokes just a couple of old friends funning with each other Synonyms & Similar Words
- joke
- jolly
- banter
- yuck
- kid
- fool
- jest
- quip
- crack wise
- wisecrack
- amuse
- jive
- tease
- yuk
- jape
- gag
- josh
- entertain
- ridicule
- parody
- chaff
- rag
- mock
- caricature
- jibe
- haze
- jeer
- rib
- gibe
- razz
- rally
- satirize
- lampoon
- divert
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of fun are game, jest, play, and sport. While all these words mean "action or speech that provides amusement or arouses laughter," fun usually implies laughter or gaiety but may imply merely a lack of serious or ulterior purpose.
played cards just for fun
Game is close to sport, and often stresses mischievous or malicious fun.
made game of their poor relations
The words jest and fun can be used in similar contexts, but jest implies lack of earnestness and may suggest a hoaxing or teasing.
hurt by remarks said only in jest
In some situations, the words play and fun are roughly equivalent. However, play stresses the opposition to earnest without implying any malice or mischief.
pretended to strangle his brother in play
The synonyms sport and fun are sometimes interchangeable, but sport applies especially to the arousing of laughter against someone.
teasing begun in sport led to anger