for fun

Idioms

Also, in fun . As a joke, not seriously. For example, For fun the children told the teacher it was a holiday , or Their teasing was just in fun . [Mid-1800s]
for the fun of it ; for kicks . For pleasure or excitement. For example, He played basketball for the fun of it , or They drove around for hours, just for kicks . Also see for the hell of it .

Example Sentences

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And because I’ve saved money on the practical things, I can justify tossing a bag of frozen dumplings into my basket for fun — a tiny luxury subsidized by scallions.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Roblox rejected the claims, saying the platform was "built for fun and connection, not short-term engagement".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

His misbehavior is minor — irritating but untenable when stacked together — like bouncing a ball against a wall, disappearing for fun or climbing on the roof.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It was a choice, I realized, between ambition and time for fun, between continuing to advance in my career, and letting go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Just for fun, I’ll describe the session with his very first patient.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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