very funny!

This page is about the conversational phrase very funny!

Meaning

You can say this if you don't believe someone because you know they're only joking.

For example

  • "My name's Ivor Biggen, teacher."
    "Very funny! Now what's your real name, son?"

  • "Where's your passport? It isn't here!"
    "What? Oh, right. Very funny! Just give it to me, will you!"

Note:
Said with an ironic tone because the speaker doesn't really think something is funny.

Quick Quiz

You can say "Very funny!" to someone if they're

a. acting strangely

b. being too serious

c. trying to trick you
a) acting strangely b) being too serious c) trying to trick you

Contributor: Matt Errey