funny bone

• Término humorístico para el nervio cubital en la zona del codo, que al golpearse provoca un hormigueo o entumecimiento; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse al sentido del humor o la capacidad de alguien para hacer reír.

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.

   hueso de la risa

   • 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.

   sentido del humor

   • 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.