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Funny bone

//ˈfʌn.i boʊn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation. idiomatic

    "Ouch, I just hit my funny bone."

  2. 2
    a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone wordnet
  3. 3
    Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous". mnemonic
  4. 4
    One's sense of humor. figuratively

    "His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone."

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