funny bone

fun·ny An·na·ba

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhn-ee an-nah-buh]
- /ˈfʌn i ænˈnɑ bə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhn-ee an-nah-buh]
- /ˈfʌn i ænˈnɑ bə/

Definitions of funny bone words

noun funny bone the part of the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes by the internal condyle of the humerus, which when struck causes a peculiar, tingling sensation in the arm and hand; crazy bone. 1
noun funny bone a sense of humor. 1
noun funny bone anatomy: ulnar nerve 1
noun funny bone sense of humour 1
countable noun funny bone Your funny bone is the soft part of your elbow which gives you an uncomfortable feeling on your skin if it is hit. 0
noun funny bone the area near the elbow where the ulnar nerve is close to the surface of the skin: when it is struck, a sharp tingling sensation is experienced along the forearm and hand 0

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Origin of funny bone

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Funny bone

noun

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funny bone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for funny bone

noun funny bone

crazy bone — funny bone
ulnar nerve — a nerve situated along the inner side of the arm and passing close to the surface of the skin near the elbow

All 2 Synonyms of funny bone