
Funny
Context Matters
What's funny in one culture may not be in another; understand local humor.

That joke might be funny in the U.S., but it's offensive here.
Laughter Trigger
Use 'funny' for jokes or situations that make you laugh, not just smile.

The clown’s performance was so funny, I couldn’t stop laughing.
Not Always Positive
Although 'funny' often implies positive humor, it can also indicate mocking.

It's not funny to laugh at someone's mistakes.
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