# fun

/ˈfən/ (US) · /fˈʌn/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fun
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. enjoyable

adjective · CEFR A1

describing someone or something that is enjoyable or amusing.

For teachers: describing an experience, person, or activity that provides amusement or pleasure.

- We had a really fun evening watching old movies together.
- She is a very fun person to travel with because she is always open to trying new and spontaneous activities.

Teaching tip: Learners often confuse 'fun' (enjoyable) with 'funny' (humorous/makes you laugh).

### 3. to tease

verb · CEFR C1 · Informal

to joke with someone or tease them in a friendly way.

For teachers: to tease, kid, or make lighthearted fun of someone.

- Don't get angry; I was only funning you about your new haircut.
- He was merely funning when he suggested the meeting was cancelled, though his deadpan delivery fooled several colleagues.

Usage: Often used in the progressive form 'funning'.

## Examples

- We always have fun at the beach.
- The children had a lot of fun playing games at the birthday party.
- He took up painting not as a career but for the simple fun of creating something new with his own hands.

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