Meaning of funny bone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈfʌn.i boʊn/

Definitions

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

Čeština brňavka

Deutsch Musikantenknochen

Suomi kiukkusuoni kyynärhermo nauruhermo

Français petit juif

Nederlands lachspieren stroombotje telefoonbotje

Polski poczucie humoru

Svenska änkestöt tjuvsena

“Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.”

“His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone.”

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