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IN FUN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does in fun mean? 

IN FUN (adverb)
  The adverb IN FUN has 1 sense:

1. not intended seriously; meant as a jokeplay

  Familiarity information: IN FUN used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


IN FUN (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not intended seriously; meant as a joke

Synonyms:

for fun; in fun

Context example:

let's pretend we don't like Mary, just for fun


 Context examples 


Mother doesn't approve of flirting even in fun, and you do flirt desperately, Teddy.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)



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