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View synonyms for funny bone

funny bone

noun

  1. 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.
  2. a sense of humor.


funny bone

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

In spite of his unhappiness and that weight of melancholy, the others heavy humor tickled Bobs funny bone.

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.

E cannot be complete in aughtWho is not humorously prone,— A man without a merry thoughtCan hardly have a funny bone.

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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