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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 joke
Familiarity information: IN FUN used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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