fun Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun activities that are enjoyable or amusing
    merriment; playfulness.
    • I do it for the fun of it
    • he is fun to have around
  2. noun verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
    play; sport.
    • he became a figure of fun
    • he said it in sport
  3. noun violent and excited activity
    • she asked for money and then the fun began
    • they began to fight like fun
  4. noun a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
    playfulness.
    • her playfulness surprised me
    • he was fun to be with

WordNet


Fun noun
Etymology
Perh. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. & Gael. fonn pleasure.
Definitions
  1. Sport; merriment; frolicsome amusement. "Oddity, frolic, and fun." Goldsmith.

Webster 1913