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Synonyms

funnyman

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

noun

plural

funnymen
  1. a comedian or humorist.


Etymology

Origin of funnyman

First recorded in 1840–50; funny 1 + man

Example Sentences

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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 “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

Late-night funnyman Greg Gutfeld continued to rule his time slot with 2.1 million viewers while “Fox News at Night,” anchored by Trace Gallagher at 11 p.m., delivered 1.3 million viewers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 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