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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 82-year-old funnyman was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and announced his retirement from comedy five years later, telling the BBC his "art is his life now".

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

The 29-year-old funnyman will perform at Fresno’s Save Mart Arena on April 12 before heading south for an April 13 show at San Diego’s Viejas Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

On the other hand, by creating the Fox broadcast network, Murdoch also brought us The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and the jolly celebrity impressions of NFL funnyman Frank Caliendo.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 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

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