"nonfunny" meaning in All languages combined

See nonfunny on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more nonfunny [comparative], most nonfunny [superlative]
Etymology: From non- + funny. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|non|funny}} non- + funny Head templates: {{en-adj}} nonfunny (comparative more nonfunny, superlative most nonfunny)
  1. Not funny. Synonyms: unamusing, unfunny, humorless
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