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funnyman

American  
[fuhn-ee-man] / ˈfʌn iˌmæn /

noun

  • funnymen
    plural
  1. a comedian or humorist.


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Etymology

Origin of funnyman

First recorded in 1840–50; funny 1 + man

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The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

The “Saturday Night Live” funnyman said he is receiving treatment for injuries he sustained in Tahiti, where he’s helping NBC cover surfing for the Games.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2024

We can’t overlook late-night host and funnyman Greg Gutfeld.

From Washington Times Dec. 14, 2023

Alleged funnyman Greg Gutfeld will move his eponymous late-night show from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m., which may prove a tougher time slot for his weird, alienating riffs.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2023

I love it when I’m the one who makes Dad laugh, since he’s usually the funnyman that gets everybody else laughing.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

One late night host who did not join the gathering of funnymen who pillory the US president night after night was Greg Gutfeld, host of "Gutfeld!" on Fox News -- the network popular with conservatives.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

Although the main topic of the show is the Hollywood strikes, the TV funnymen will also delve into other topics.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2023

“He, Chaplin and Keaton’s filmmaking mentor, Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, aren’t just funnymen but entrepreneurs, early adopters of new technology whose smarts and foresight earn them tons of money and admiration.

From New York Times Mar. 17, 2022

McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone wrote and directed the film, which also features funnymen, Bobby Cannavale and Jason Bateman.

From Fox News Apr. 10, 2021

She pirouetted up to the front of his box pretty often during the evening, and several times hurled ancient wheezes at the riotous funnymen from that coign of vantage.

From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel

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