Fun is a very ancient word. So far we can only state the fact, and the evidence is ahead. Yes, and the noun occupies us only because we must consider and analyze the adjective “funny” - this is the main task. But let's start with the story.
Origin of the noun
The word appeared in the language at the end of the 15th century, and then its meaning was unusual for modern man. Fun is "slowing down," "delaying." When a person was amused (or then they said “bob”), he wasted time, because the latter belonged entirely to work. Apparently, the Russian people are very eager for this matter, because the "loss of time" has become widespread, and, as a result, the meaning has shifted from the amorphous "delay" to "wasting time on entertainment." It happened in the XVII century. It would be interesting to know if it’s funny - which one, from the point of view of antiquity. But such an operation cannot be done: only the noun is at our disposal. On this and calm down.
And to establish the meaning of the word “funny” is not difficult. This is what they say about an object or person that can entertain or distract from work. True, in relation to a person, they say so about a lover to tell funny stories. But this assumption is not based on dictionary data. They are ahead.
Value and Suggestions
Since we have already announced, then let's see right away what our irreplaceable assistant hid in his bowels: “Delivering fun, serving fun; interesting". But we were hoping to do without a modern definition of a noun, but there is nothing to be done, the logic of the narrative requires: "Entertainment, game." Yes, nothing special, but you should always make sure and know for sure. Let's, so that there is no feeling of understatement, we will also make up sentences:
- Yes, I understand that he is a funny fellow, but I can’t give him a job just because he told me a good joke. We have, you know, a different genre, a different specificity.
- Dr. House is a funny character. Even cynicism does not harm him. He is still a doctor.
- It is wrong to think that children need nothing but fun. Even scientific research can be fascinating and funny, only it needs to be presented correctly.
Remember that the entertainment industry is big business, so being funny is not bad at all, maybe you have a future as a comedian or actor.