crazy bone

noun

, Chiefly Northern, Midland, and Western U.S.

1. funny bone.

crazy bone

noun

1. a US name for funny bone

Word History and Origins

Origin of crazy bone¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Took me right on the 'crazy bone' and made me jump for a minute, but it's hardly bleeding now.

From Project Gutenberg

This is why you call this part of the elbow the "funny" or "crazy bone."

From Project Gutenberg

He has just fallen due, and in doing so has hurt his crazy-bone (see Appendix).

From Project Gutenberg

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