Fun vs Funny
Fun = enjoyable, you enjoy it (the party was fun). Funny = makes you laugh, or strange (a funny joke, a funny smell).
The one-line answer
Fun = enjoyable, you enjoy it (the party was fun). Funny = makes you laugh, or strange (a funny joke, a funny smell).
fun
noun / adjectiveenjoyable, entertaining — things you enjoy doing
- The beach party was so much fun.
- It's fun to learn with games.
- Let's have some fun this weekend!
funny
adjectivemaking you laugh — or strange/odd
- He told a really funny story.
- This milk smells funny — don't drink it.
- She's the funniest person I know.
Memory trick
If it makes you SMILE, it's fun. If it makes you LAUGH, it's funny. A roller coaster is fun (not funny), a comedian is funny (not fun).
Fun vs Funny: Test yourself
Question 1 of 2The comedian was so ___ that everyone laughed.