Funy vs. Funny — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 7, 2023
"Funy" is the incorrect spelling. The correct form is "Funny," which describes something causing laughter or amusement.
Which is correct: Funy or Funny
How to spell Funny?
Funy
Incorrect Spelling
Funny
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Funy and Funny
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Key Differences
A funny joke makes you laugh, not just "fun."
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"Funny" sounds like "honey," and both have double consonants.
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Double the pleasure of fun with two 'n's in "funny."
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Think of "fun" and simply add "ny" at the end.
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Remember that "funny" has two 'n's just like "bunny."
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Definitions
Funny
Making or given to making amusing jokes or witticisms
A colleague who is very funny.
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Funny
Appropriate as the subject of a joke; deserving of a joke. Used in negative sentences to express disapproval or to emphasize the seriousness of something
There is nothing funny about getting the flu.
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Funny
Difficult to account for; unusual or odd
I had a funny feeling that she would call.
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Funny
Suspiciously odd
It's funny how I seem to lose something every time he comes around.
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Funny
(Informal) Somewhat ill, painful, or abnormal
I felt funny after eating those clams. "a mole on his arm that has started to go funny" (Ann Cummins).
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Funny
Offensively forward or disrespectful
She told him off after he started to get funny.
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Funny
Contrary to one's demands or expectations
Don't let the prisoners do anything funny.
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Funny
A joke; a witticism
"He laughed because he did not know I was not making a funny" (Jonathan Safran Foer).
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Funny
Amusing; humorous; comical.
When I went to the circus, I only found the clowns funny.
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Funny
Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant.
The milk smelt funny so I poured it away.
I've got a funny feeling that this isn't going to work.
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Funny
In a manner seen as being typical of a homosexual, or indicating homosexuality
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Funny
Arousing or provoking laughter;
An amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
An amusing fellow
A comic hat
A comical look of surprise
Funny stories that made everybody laugh
A very funny writer
It would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
A mirthful experience
Risible courtroom antics
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Funny
Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected;
A curious hybrid accent
Her speech has a funny twang
They have some funny ideas about war
Had an odd name
The peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
Something definitely queer about this town
What a rum fellow
Singular behavior
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Funny
Not as expected;
There was something fishy about the accident
Up to some funny business
Some definitely queer goings-on
A shady deal
Her motives were suspect
Suspicious behavior
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Funny
Experiencing odd bodily sensations;
Told the doctor about the funny sensations in her chest
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Funny
In a strange manner;
A queerly inscribed sheet of paper
He acted kind of funny
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Funny
Strange or difficult to explain.
There's something funny about his story.
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Funny
Used to emphasize that something is unpleasant or wrong.
My stomach feels funny.
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Funny
Playfully and lightheartedly humorous.
He has a funny way of saying things.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Funny?
"Funny" is primarily an adjective; it doesn't have a standard verb form.
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Why is it called Funny?
"Funny" is derived from "fun" to describe something that causes amusement or laughter.
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Which conjunction is used with Funny?
No specific conjunction is tied to "funny."
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Which preposition is used with Funny?
"About," as in "something funny about that."
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Is Funny a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, but can be neutral depending on context.
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Which determiner is used with Funny?
"That," "this," etc., depending on context.
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Which article is used with Funny?
"A" or "the" can be used, depending on context.
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Is Funny a noun or adjective?
Adjective, but can also be a noun when referring to comic strips.
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How is Funny used in a sentence?
"The comedian was incredibly funny, and the entire audience laughed throughout the show."
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Is the word “Funny” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either, depending on the sentence structure.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
