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funny bone

  1. a place on the inner elbow where the ulnar nerve passes close to the surface: a sharp impact at this place causes a strange, tingling sensation in the arm
  2. inclination to laughter; (one's) risibilities

Etymology: from its reaction to impact, but prob. suggested also by its relation to the humerus (hence, “humorous”)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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