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]
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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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A: When I interview portfolio managers and ask them what they’ve been reading for fun, I always cringe when they recite a list of business books.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
But for many Clacton voters, the idea of backing Count Binface as a protest, or even just for fun, is no laughing matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"We were going to do one album for fun," he says.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Meanwhile, when he was their age, young Giles, nicknamed Ripper, terrorized London by summoning hell spawn for fun.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
This was one of the things they did for fun.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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