# funny bone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/

## Definitions
1. The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.
2. Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".
3. One's sense of humor.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/funny-bone