funny book

noun

, Older Use.

1. comic book.

Word History and Origins

Origin of funny book¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

All well and good, but maybe we could spare some of that money for a Federal Comic Novel Project in hopes of adding to America’s reserve of funny books.

From Washington Post

It’s a sweet, funny book, perfect for taking along on your trip home.

From Washington Blade

Yes, this funny book is not only critical of the Irish boom—it might even be prescient.

From The Daily Beast

This is a truly funny book with lightning-quick dialogue and these two wonderful characters.

From The Daily Beast

Oh, nothing much—a so-called funny book—one of these days I'll write a funnier book than that, myself.

From Project Gutenberg

I have been trying to write a funny book, with dead people and sickness everywhere.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a funny book in circulation among students in that day.

From Project Gutenberg

Either he is helped by that funny book-girl, Alice from Wonderland, or by some of her friends.

From Project Gutenberg

He said he wanted a funny book, with pictures in it and a blue cover.

From Project Gutenberg