funny

• Etwas, das Lachen oder Heiterkeit hervorruft; oft auch im Sinne von seltsam, merkwürdig oder verdächtig.

Describes something that causes laughter or amusement.

1. Amusing or humorousA1informal

   Causing laughter or amusement.

   Lustig

   • He told a funny joke at the party.
   • That movie was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing.
   • She has a funny way of telling stories.

   Synonymeamusingcomicaldrollentertaininghilarioushumorousjocularlaughablewitty

   Antonymegravehumorlessserioussolemnunfunny

2. Strange or oddA2informal

   Unusual, unexpected, or difficult to explain.

   Seltsam

   • There's a funny smell coming from the kitchen.
   • It's funny how things work out sometimes.
   • He gave me a funny look when I said that.

   Synonymebizarrecuriouseccentricoddpeculiarqueerstrangeunexpectedunusualweird

   Antonymecommoncustomaryexpectednaturalnormalordinarytypicalusual

3. Suspicious or dishonestB1informal

   Seeming dishonest or illegal.

   Verdächtig

   • I don't trust him; there's something funny going on.
   • The deal seemed a bit funny to me.
   • She thought the whole situation was funny.

   Synonymedubiousfishyquestionableshadysuspectsuspicious

   Antonymeaboveboardgenuinehonestlawfullegitimatesincerestraighttrustworthy

• Substantiv, das etwas Lustiges, Komisches oder zum Lachen Bringendes bezeichnet; im Englischen meist in Wendungen wie 'the funny' für das Komische, den Humor oder einen Spaß.

A noun referring to something that is amusing, comical, or causes laughter.

unzählbar

1. Humorous person or thingA2informal

   A person or thing that is amusing or causes laughter.

   Witzbold oder lustige Sache

   • He's a real funny at parties.
   • That joke was a good funny.
   • She told a funny that made everyone laugh.

   Synonymecardclowncomediancomicentertainerhumoristjesterjokerlaughriotscreamwit

   Antonymeborekilljoy