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funny bone
noun
- the part of the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes by the internal condyle of the humerus, which when struck causes a peculiar, tingling sensation in the arm and hand; crazy bone.
- a sense of humor.
funny bone
noun
- the area near the elbow where the ulnar nerve is close to the surface of the skin: when it is struck, a sharp tingling sensation is experienced along the forearm and hand Also called (US)crazy bone
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Word History and Origins
Origin of funny bone1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences
He landed on the funny-bone of a boy struggling with Marty for the ball.
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In spite of his unhappiness and that weight of melancholy, the others heavy humor tickled Bobs funny bone.
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I used to grab hold of his arm, to shake him awake mornings, and I'd happen to hit his funny bone in his elbow.
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E cannot be complete in aughtWho is not humorously prone,— A man without a merry thoughtCan hardly have a funny bone.
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Why say, you old redheaded funny-bone, I'm ashamed to tell you what I'd do for one-half that much money, honest I am.
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