Antonyms for in fun


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : fuhn
Phonetic Transcription : fÊŒn


Definition of in fun

Origin :
  • "diversion, amusement," 1727, earlier "a cheat, trick" (c.1700), from verb fun (1680s) "to cheat, hoax," of uncertain origin, probably a variant of Middle English fonnen "befool" (c.1400; see fond).
  • Stigmatized by Johnson as "a low cant word." Older sense is preserved in phrase to make fun of (1737) and funny money "counterfeit bills" (1938, though this may be more for the sake of the rhyme). See also funny.
  • As in tongue-in-cheek : adj ironic and insincere
  • As in jokingly : adv humorously

Synonyms for in fun

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