"semiamusing" meaning in All languages combined

See semiamusing on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From semi- + amusing. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|amusing}} semi- + amusing Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semiamusing (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat or partially amusing. Tags: not-comparable
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