Funny-bone - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfʌnɪ bəʊn|  American pronunciation of the word funny-bone
Brit.  |ˈfʌnɪ bəʊn|  British pronunciation of the word funny-bone

noun

- (idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation. [from the 19th c.]
Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.
- (figuratively) One's sense of humor.

Extra examples

She banged her funny bone on the doorpost.

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