funny man
Alternative form of funnyman.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Stop acting like a funny man and tell me the truth.”
“The boss did not appreciate the funny man making jokes during the serious board meeting.”
“While the court jester was the original funny man, modern comedians often use their platform to critique political power.”
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be a man
To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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be one's own man
To behave independently without the influence of others.
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be the bigger man
To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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broken man
A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.
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does the Pope wear a funny hat
Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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faceless man
Someone who is not elected to political office, but exerts power over political affairs from behind the scenes.
Last updated August 10, 2026