What is another word for funny story?

Pronunciation: [fˈʌni stˈɔːɹɪ] (IPA)

There are plenty of words that can be used as synonyms for the phrase "funny story." Some of the possibilities might include comedic tale, humorous anecdote, amusing narrative, jovial yarn, hilarious account, entertaining recollection, or side-splitting saga. These various terms all convey the same basic idea: that a particular story or series of events is meant to be amusing or entertaining in some way. Whether you're telling a tale to make someone laugh, sharing a humorous experience with friends, or just trying to lighten the mood with a little levity, these synonyms offer a range of ways to express the same idea.

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What are the hypernyms for Funny story?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Funny story

  • I read a funny story about how the Republicans freed the slaves. The Republicans are the ones who created slavery by law in the 1600's. Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves and he was not a Republican.
    Marion Berry
  • Kids enjoy laughing and are seldom bored when they find something funny. They also ask questions, often to adults, because they understand that the more words they can comprehend about a funny story or a joke, the more they'll enjoy it.
    Brian P. Cleary
  • I wish I had a funny story.
    Leslie Easterbrook
  • I just heard a very funny story about somebody who died yesterday, I'm sorry to say so but it was so absurd that you can't help laughing. And the person that was concerned about that story was laughing too.
    Sophie Marceau
  • I'm 42 and the age of a guy who has kids, so I guess I'm playing right where I'm supposed to be. I'm comfortable with that, but in the same breath I'd do something edgy. If someone came to me and offered me an edgy and funny story, then I'd do it.
    Eddie Murphy

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