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funny bone

/ˈfʌni bəʊn/

الترجمة: مصطلح تشريحي شعبي للعصب الزندي عند الكوع، ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى حاسة الفكاهة أو الميل إلى المرح.

مدخل واحد

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/ˈfʌni bəʊn/B2informalmedical
  • arمصطلح تشريحي شعبي للعصب الزندي عند الكوع، ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى حاسة الفكاهة أو الميل إلى المرح.

A humorous term for the ulnar nerve at the elbow, which produces a tingling sensation when struck; also used figuratively to refer to a sense of humor.

  1. Elbow's ulnar nerveB1informal

    The area at the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve is close to the skin, causing a tingling sensation when hit.

    arالعصب الزندي

    • He hit his funny bone on the edge of the table and felt a sharp tingle.
    • Be careful not to bump your funny bone on the door frame.
    • The doctor explained that the funny bone is actually a nerve, not a bone.
  2. Sense of humorB2informal

    A person's ability to appreciate or express humor.

    arحِسّ الفُكاهة

    • She has a great funny bone and always makes everyone laugh.
    • His funny bone is tickled by clever wordplay.
    • You need a good funny bone to enjoy that comedian's jokes.