Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

funnies

noun
/ˈfʌniz/
Definition
A humorous comic strip or comic book section often found in newspapers or magazines.
Examples
  • The Sunday paper always includes the funnies, which my kids love to read.
  • She cracked up while flipping through the funnies in the comic book.
  • The funnies section in that magazine is really popular among children.
Meaning
Funnies are typically short comedic stories or illustrations aimed at entertaining readers, often featuring recurring characters and situations.
Synonyms
  • comics
  • cartoons
  • humorous strips