fun
fʌn
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Definition of fun - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
entertainmentenjoyable or amusing
  • The party was really fun.
amusing entertaining
2.
stylewhimsical or flamboyant
  • She wore a fun, colorful dress to the event.
playful quirky

Noun

1.
recreationenjoyment or pleasure from an activity
  • We had fun at the amusement park.
amusement enjoyment
2.
entertainmentsource of amusement or enjoyment
  • The party was a lot of fun.
enjoyment entertainment
3.
playful activityRarejest or sport not meant seriouslyRare
  • He made fun of his friend in jest.
amusement entertainment
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Expressions with fun

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express delight or excitement about something enjoyable
What fun it is to ride a bike!
people who stop others from having fun
Don't be the fun police at the party.
in funadv.
not seriously or with playful intent
They teased each other in fun, not meaning any harm.
make jokes about someone or something in a playful way
They always poke fun at each other during family gatherings..
tease or mock someone in a playful or unkind way
They always make fun of him for his accent..
ruin someone's enjoyment or pleasure
His negative comments really spoil the fun at parties.

Origin of fun

Middle English, fon (fool)

Terms with fun included in their meaning

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recreation
engage in activities for fun or recreation
recreation
activity for fun, especially among children
leisure
time not working or busy, often for hobbies or fun
entertainment
suggestion to engage in fun or entertainment
recreation
engage in recreational activities for fun or competition
leisure travel
staying outside overnight for fun, usually in a tent
performing arts
person who dances for fun or work
hobbyist
person who takes photographs for fun

Examples of fun in a sentence

  • Her jokes made the evening fun for everyone.
  • His fun tie was the talk of the office.
  • The fun design of the room made everyone smile.
  • The party was full of fun.
  • Playing board games brings fun to our evenings.
  • The amusement park is full of fun for all ages.

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  1. French:amusant, plaisir, ...
  2. German:lustig, Spaß, ...
  3. Italian:divertente, divertimento, ...
  4. Spanish:divertido, diversión, ...
  5. Portuguese:divertido, diversão, ...
  6. Chinese:有趣的, 乐趣, ...
  7. Japanese:楽しい, 楽しみ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمْتِع, متعة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְהַנֶּה, כֵּיף, ...
  10. Russian:веселый, удовольствие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:веселий, задоволення, ...
  12. Hindi:मज़ेदार, मज़ा, ...
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