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

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

The quirky horror-comedy film is sure to tickle our funny bones with a combination of laughter, chills and thrills — after all, its Sept. 6 release date makes the motion picture a Virgo Sun with a Libra Moon. —Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 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