What is another word for funnyman?

Pronunciation: [fˈʌnɪmən] (IPA)

The term "funnyman" refers to a person with a great sense of humor, who is generally known for making people laugh. There are a number of synonyms for this term that can be used to describe a person who is known for their comedic talents. Some alternatives to "funnyman" include humorist, jester, comedian, wag, prankster, joker, wisecracker, and comic. These words can all be used to describe someone who has a natural talent for making people laugh, whether through witty remarks, physical comedy, or other forms of humor. No matter which synonym is used, the main focus is on the person's ability to bring joy and laughter to others.

What are the hypernyms for Funnyman?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Funnyman

They cried so hard that their caps fell off, and then they said: "We will send for Dr. funnyman."
"Little White Barbara"
Eleanor S. March
When Dr. funnyman came he looked at Little White Barbara through an eye-glass and a magnifying glass and an opera-glass and a telescope, and then he said to Aunt Dosy and Aunt Posy: You must go to London and buy her some Laughing Medicine.
"Little White Barbara"
Eleanor S. March
funnyman, the great wit, was asked, because of his jokes; and Mrs. Butt, on whom he practises; and Potter, who is asked because everybody else asks him; and Mr. Ranville Ranville of the Foreign Office, who might give some news of the Spanish squabble; and Botherby, who has suddenly sprung up into note because he is intimate with the French Revolution, and visits Ledru-Rollin and Lamartine.
"A Little Dinner at Timmins's"
William Makepeace Thackeray

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