funny book
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of funny book
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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It’s a bitterly funny book that switches from humor to horror and back at a pace that would be frenzied were the author not so firmly in control.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
It's a painful and funny book about belonging and alienation with subtle and profound insights into the complicated experiences of black immigrants to the US.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023
To be able to write such a strong feminist message in a truly funny book is a remarkable achievement!
From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2022
“Nights of Plague” is a surprisingly funny book.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022
The children who had listened to the stories now crowded about the book shelves, eager for "any book about fairies," "a funny book," or "a book about animals."
From Library Work with Children by Hazeltine, Alice Isabel
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