funny bone
nounUS /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ · UK /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/
1
Idiomatic The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
- Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.
2
Mnemonic Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".
3
Figuratively One's sense of humor.
- His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone.
- ANNOUNCER (on TV): “If you're a Parrothead, try Jimmy Buffet's Key West Saloon, located downstairs in the lobby. From World-renown chef Gordon Fukayami come Roppongi, a bistro house with a South Asian flair. And if you're looking to get your funny bone tickled, don't miss Rita Rudner's hilarious live stand-up show.”2013 October 6, Matt McKenna, “Poltergasm” (4:21 from the start), in American Dad!, season 10, episode 2, spoken by Announcer:
- Derived terms
- tickle someone's funny bone