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Meaning of funny bone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈfʌn.i boʊn

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Català os de la música
Čeština brňavka
Deutsch Musikantenknochen
Ελληνικά βραχιόνιο οστό
Suomi kiukkusuoni kyynärhermo nauruhermo
Français petit juif
Nederlands lachspieren stroombotje telefoonbotje
Polski poczucie humoru
Svenska änkestöt tjuvsena

Examples

“Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.”
“His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

funny book funny boy funny brownie funny business funny car funny current

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