Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗A joke. · A comic strip. · Humor in general.
In an unusual manner; strangely. · In a manner seen as being typical of a homosexual, or indicating homosexuality.
Amusing; humorous; comical. · Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way. · Showing unexpected resentment. · Homosexual: gay.
Etymology tree English fun Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English funny From fun + -y.
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