I love words.
Especially funny ones.
Studies on humor tell us there are a variety of reasons why things are funny. For words, having an abundance of similar sounds within it (assonance) or the drumming sound of repetitive hard letters that roll through the word (consonance) can render the word funny.
Especially funny ones.
Studies on humor tell us there are a variety of reasons why things are funny. For words, having an abundance of similar sounds within it (assonance) or the drumming sound of repetitive hard letters that roll through the word (consonance) can render the word funny.
Then again, maybe the word just tickles you for your own personal reasons.
My favorite funny word is Kerfuffle - which, defined, is a fuss or disturbance.
My favorite funny word is Kerfuffle - which, defined, is a fuss or disturbance.
What's your favorite funny word?
Bell, N. (2007). Humor comprehension: Lessons learned from cross-cultural communication Humor - International Journal of Humor Research, 20 (4), 367-387 DOI: 10.1515/HUMOR.2007.018
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