Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

funny bone

/ˈfʌn.i boʊn/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.36 in modern English

Syllables: fun-ny bone
IPA: /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.

noun

Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".

noun

One's sense of humor.

Example Sentences

"Ouch, I just hit my funny bone."
"His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone."
"ANNOUNCER (on TV): “If you're a Parrothead, try Jimmy Buffet's Key West Saloon, located downstairs in the lobby. From World-renown chef Gordon Fukayami come Roppongi, a bistro house with a South Asian flair. And if you're looking to get your funny bone tickled, don't miss Rita Rudner's hilarious live stand-up show.”"

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/
British English: /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/

Inflected Forms

funny bones (plural)

Phrases

tickle someone's funny bone

Synonyms

crazy bone

Questions

How do you pronounce funny bone?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/.
What does funny bone mean?: The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.

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