fun up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To make something humorous or to make a joke about something
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The pilot jumped out, and, funning up, called out, 'We sure owe you an apology for falling down that way on our protection, old man!'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fun up” mean?
To make something humorous or to make a joke about something
Is “fun up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.