funny paper

noun

1. funny ¹( def 7b ).

funny paper

noun

1. a section or separate supplement of a newspaper, etc, containing comic strips

Word History and Origins

Origin of funny paper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Pat picked up the funny paper again and pretended to become engrossed in it.

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He was a dabbler in light verse, and had been elected to the college funny paper.

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The man of the house each day reads his newspaper, containing accounts of crimes, accidents and the funny paper.

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"He made me promise I'd tell him a story if I couldn't find the funny paper," said Kate.

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