funnyman

[ fuhn-ee-man ]

noun

, plural fun·ny·men.

1. a comedian or humorist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of funnyman¹

First recorded in 1840–50; funny ¹ + man

Example Sentences

But thanks to funnyman Harold Ramis and Delta Tau Chi he launched an era of laughter.

From The Daily Beast

But out of nowhere, the 42-year-old funnyman has emerged as an in-demand dramatic leading man.

From The Daily Beast

Why is the esteemed Nobel Prize winner debating economics with a professional funnyman?

From The Daily Beast

The funnyman told viewers “you vote because you care”—and even urged them to get online to vote in November.

From The Daily Beast

At least one veteran funnyman assures me things are going to get better.

From The Daily Beast

Funnyman was not brilliant in conversation, scarcely opening his mouth, except for the purposes of feasting.

From Project Gutenberg

The Erster Komiker is always a popular figure with the public and has his subordinate funnyman, usually much younger.

From Project Gutenberg

They cried so hard that their caps fell off, and then they said: “We will send for Dr. Funnyman.”

From Project Gutenberg