funny bone

UK/ˈfʌn.i bəʊn//ˈfʌn.i boʊn/

funny bone noun: the ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.

Noun

funny bone (plural funny bones)

(idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
- Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.
(mnemonic) Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".
(figuratively) One's sense of humor.
- His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone.
- ANNOUNCER (on TV): “If you're a Parrothead, try Jimmy Buffet's Key West Saloon, located downstairs in the lobby. From World-renown chef Gordon Fukayami come Roppongi, a bistro house with a South Asian flair. And if you're looking to get your funny bone tickled, don't miss Rita Rudner's hilarious...2013 October 6, Matt McKenna, “Poltergasm” (4:21 from the start), in American Dad!, season 10, episode 2, spoken by Announcer

কনুইয়ের আলনার স্নায়ু, হিউমেরাসের ডাকনাম, একজনের রসবোধ

plural	funny bones

What does funny bone mean?: Funny bone means the ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
What is funny bone in Bengali?: Funny bone in Bengali is কনুইয়ের আলনার স্নায়ু, হিউমেরাসের ডাকনাম, একজনের রসবোধ. See Funny bone meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is funny bone?: Funny bone is a noun.
How do you pronounce funny bone?: Funny bone is pronounced /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ (US).
What is the plural of funny bone?: The plural of funny bone is funny bones.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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