funny book

noun

Older Use.

1. comic book.

Word History and Origins

Origin of funny book¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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.

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The upshot of all of this is that Kristi Noem is not going to be your next vice president—and hasn’t really been a contender since before this funny book saga, anyway.

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Ultimately, she made it through and penned a beautifully written, poignant, and, at times funny, book about grief, body image and self-awareness — arriving at a place of healing and acceptance of herself and her family.

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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.

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To be able to write such a strong feminist message in a truly funny book is a remarkable achievement!

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