funny bone

noun

1

: the place at the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve rests against a prominence of the humerus

2

: a sense of humor

Examples of funny bone in a Sentence

I hit my funny bone on the edge of the table.

Recent Examples on the Web

The electoral catastrophe must’ve tickled Sinclair’s funny bone. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024

Jostle your funny bone with this jack-o’- lantern that just captured a skeleton. —Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024

Halloween memes to tickle your funny bone Halloween costume lovers, rejoice! —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024

Also available in a blood red and pumpkin orange, this board is great for counting down to Halloween, sharing the names of party snacks, or leaving a punny message that’ll tickle your friends’ and family’s funny bones. —Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the tingling felt when it is struck

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

funny bone

noun

1

: a place at the back of the elbow where a blow causes a painful tingling sensation

2

: a sense of humor

it tickled my funny bone

Medical Definition

funny bone

noun

fun·​ny bone ˈfən-ē-ˌ 

: the place at the back of the elbow where the ulnar nerve rests against a prominence of the humerus

called also crazy bone