for fun

1. 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 .

2. 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]

Example Sentences

It had come from Danny, but Nan never let him know that she had received it, so his hoped-for fun over it was spoilt.

From Project Gutenberg

We were all in our gayest moods, and the principal page was made to sparkle with most unlooked-for fun and flashes of wit.

From Project Gutenberg