funnyman

[ fuhn-ee-man ]
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noun,plural fun·ny·men.
  1. a comedian or humorist.

Origin of funnyman

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First recorded in 1840–50; funny1 + man

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How to use funnyman in a sentence

  • funnyman was not brilliant in conversation, scarcely opening his mouth, except for the purposes of feasting.

    A Little Dinner at Timmins's | William Makepeace Thackeray
  • The Erster Komiker is always a popular figure with the public and has his subordinate funnyman, usually much younger.

  • They cried so hard that their caps fell off, and then they said: “We will send for Dr. funnyman.”

    Little White Barbara | Eleanor S. March