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In most cases, "funny" means something that makes you laugh. However, be careful because it is very common to use it to mean "strange" or "weird." For example, if someone says "That's funny...", they might not be laughing; they might actually be suspicious or confused about a situation. When talking about health, "feeling funny" usually means feeling slightly dizzy, sick, or not quite yourself.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is at her desk while David is in a meeting.

David Smith

The printer's making a funny noise. Can you swing by and check it?

Sarah

I'm swamped with the rebrand, David. Call IT.

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In this context, 'funny' is used to mean strange or suspicious (Definition 2). Sarah uses the idiom 'swamped', meaning she is overwhelmed with work, to shut down her manager's trivial request.

Meanings

adjective

causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

"The comedian told a very funny story that had the whole audience laughing."

adjective

strange, odd, or suspicious.

"There is a funny smell coming from the refrigerator; I think something has spoiled."

adjective

feeling slightly unwell or mentally confused.

"I feel a bit funny after taking that medication, almost like I am floating."

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