fun

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (informal) enjoyable, amusing

- We had a fun time at the party.

- He is such a fun person to be with.

2. (informal) whimsical, flamboyant

- This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons.

noun

1. activities that are enjoyable or amusing

- I do it for the fun of it

- he is fun to have around

Similar word(s): merriment, playfulness

Definition categories: act, diversion, recreation

2. verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

- he became a figure of fun

Similar word(s): play, sport

Definition categories: communication, humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness

3. violent and excited activity

- she asked for money and then the fun began

Definition categories: act, activity

4. a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement

- he was fun to be with

Similar word(s): playfulness

Definition categories: attribute, frivolity, frivolousness

verb

1. (colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

- Hey, don't get bent out of shape over it; I was just funning you.