Funnyman

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    comedian informal

    "To get the party started a professional funnyman was hired."

Synonyms

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Example

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"For many years, Milton Berle remained a funnyman loved by Americans. He produced projects for several media, and collected awards for his work in television. The Television Academy Hall of Fame added him as one of its members. The story of his life led to the nineteen ninety-two film, “Mister Saturday Night.” He also wrote books of jokes and his memories."

Etymology

From funny + -man.

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