English Explanatory Dictionary

funny bone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
  2. Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".
  3. One's sense of humor.

Pronunciation

/ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ en-us-funny bone.ogg /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/ en-au-funny bone.ogg

Word forms

funny bone funny bones

Derived words

tickle someone's funny bone
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