| 词汇 | funny bone |
| 释义 | funny bone noun the extremity of the humerus, specifically that part of the elbow over which the ulnar nerve passes; a notional part of the body that is stimulated by comedy. A pun on 'humerus' and 'humorous', stressing the funny-peculiar sensation that is felt when the nerve is struck UK, 1840funny bone1. A point on the elbow that causes a painful tingling feeling when struck. This meaning of "funny bone" is thought to be a play on the homophones "humorous" and "humerus" (the arm bone that connects the elbow and shoulder). A: "What's wrong?" B: "Ugh, I just hit my funny bone against the wall." 2. A sense of humor. I'm starting to suspect that that dour fellow was born without a funny bone. funny boneand crazy bonea spot near the elbow bone that is very sensitive to the touch. Ouch, I hit my funny bone. Effie bumped her crazy bone and made a horrendous face. funny bone1. A point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve runs close to the surface and produces a sharp tingling sensation when knocked against the bone. For example, Ouch! I just banged my funny bone. The expression is a pun on humerus (pronounced the same as humorous), the Latin name for the long bone of the arm. [Early 1800s] 2. A sense of humor, as in That comedian really tickles my funny bone. This expression is derived from def. 1. |
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