funny bone

1. (idiomatic)The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.

   Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.

   Musikantenknochen

   a point on the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes near the surface; a sharp tingling sensation results when the nerve is knocked against the bone

2. (mnemonic)Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous".

3. (figuratively)One's sense of humor.

   His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone.

1. I hit my funny bone on the edge of the table.

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2. She screams if you even touch her funny bone.

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3. For Pete's sake, grow a funny bone, will you?

   ruЧёрт возьми, отрасти себе уже чувство юмора, а? — Ooneykcall

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