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funny bone

noun
/ˈfʌn.i boʊn/US/ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/UK

Definitions

  1. The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.

    • Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.

  2. Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".

  3. One's sense of humor.

    • His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA