Meaning
Used to say that an activity is enjoyable.
Practice Bank
3 exercisesGoing to the park with friends is always so ________.
I love playing board games; it's really ________.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also a lot of ________.
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The word 'fun' originated in the 17th century as a verb meaning 'to trick or to cheat.' It later evolved into a noun in the 18th century, meaning 'a hoax, a practical joke, or amusement.' The phrase 'It's fun' became common in the 20th century to express enjoyment, with 'fun' taking on its modern adjectival sense of 'enjoyable' or 'amusing.' The word's roots can be traced to earlier Germanic words related to jesting and mockery.