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funnies

British  
/ ˈfʌnɪz /

plural noun

  1. informal comic strips in a newspaper

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A recent spate of theatrical funnies is trying to change that.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Did these two never read the funnies growing up?

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2024

Most episodes have the same rhythm as the Sunday funnies, with similarly corny punch lines.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

It’s a little like TikTok but specifically for Netflix funnies.

From The Verge • Oct. 4, 2021

Mom comes downstairs and I’m reading the funnies and eating oatmeal.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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