funny man

funny man

1. A professional comedian. Can you believe that famous funny man got his start at comedy clubs around here?
2. A person who is being humorous. Often used to indicate a lack of appreciation for the humor. All right, funny man, stop joking around and get back to work! Oh, a funny man, huh? We'll see who's laughing when you get your grade.
See also: funny, man
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • sitcom
  • see the funny side (of something)
  • see the funny side of something
  • GMTA
  • (Don't ask me,) I just work here.
  • (Don't ask me,) I only work here.
  • I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you
  • I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you
  • me three
  • that's my story and I'm sticking to it
References in classic literature
You're a funny man, by your account; but you're over now, and you'll maybe step down off that barrel and help vote."
Treasure Island
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Summary: The funny man will be accompanied be Lebanese rock guitarist and singer Chady Nashef
Egyptian comedian Mohammad Henedy headed to Dubai
Phil Stevens Very funny man, great impersonator, especially doing Elvis and brilliant singer too.
Freddie Starr, 76, found dead at his Spanish home
The funny man, known for his women-imitating parodies, in which he wears a shower cap and a long dress, marked his ''Kamami 100K Party'' with pomp and glamour, where even his guests wore his symbolic shower caps.
Terrence 'Kamami' Creative holds birthday party
Jennie Facebook " Jennie Leanne posted: "Brilliant, funny man. I hope you are at peace now and your family are well-suported."
Friends' tributes to bridge fall dad
The Summer Festival - which is free to enter - will feature live music, comedy from Tees funny man Patrick Monahan, inflatables for children and adults plus food and drink.
Crowds set for Acklam Hall's second Summer Festival; Advertisement Feature
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Actress Whoopi Goldberg remembers late actor Patrick Swayze as a "funny man" who repeatedly flashed his bare bottom while she shot for their hit movie Ghost.
Whoopi Goldberg recalls 'mooning' Patrick Swayze
COMEDY legend Les Dawson's early death has prompted fellow funny man Johnny Vegas to take up Rugby League.
Vegas: I'll do rugby
An amateur funny man has won a dream trip to the New York Comedy Festival, thanks to a local radio station.
New York trip is beyond a joke
SEVENDAYS MAG: THE DAY I DOUBLED UP AND COULDN'T GO ON BECAUSE OF FUNNY MAN ANDY
I'm Two confused
Actress Angelina Jolie, brainy beauty Carol Vorderman, pin-up George Clooney and funny man Jonathan Ross were among the dining companions of choice.
Food beats saucy night
Funny man Rob Brydon hosted a star-studded South Wales event in aid of the NSPCC.
Comedian Rob brings charity to a Full Stop
The Welsh funny man brings his unique blend of humour and song to North Wales this week when he returns to Aberystwyth after last year's sell out show at the Arts Centre.
Double Doyle
HERE'S a shock - funny man David Walliams' latest lady likes him because he makes her laugh.
Stone me, he's fun!