FUNNILY

queerly, strangely, oddly, funnily

(adverb) in a strange manner; “a queerly inscribed sheet of paper”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

funnily (comparative more funnily, superlative most funnily)

In a funny or amusing manner.

In a strange or unexpected manner, especially of a coincidence.

Who, Bob? I just ran into him last week, funnily enough.

Source: Wiktionary


FUNNY

Fun"ny, a. [Compar. Funnier; superl. Funniest.] Etym: [From Fun.]

Definition: Droll; comical; amusing; laughable. Funny bone. See crazy bone, under Crazy.

Fun"ny, n.; pl. Funnies (.

Definition: A clinkerbuit, narrow boat for sculling. [Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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QUANDONG

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