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funnyman

[fuhn-ee-man] / ˈfʌn iˌmæn /


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The biracial funnyman has offered a mix of political satire and light-hearted showbiz banter, and has generally earned decent reviews for his efforts.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Duke University enlisted “Seinfeld” funnyman Jerry Seinfeld to deliver its 2024 commencement speech, but not every graduate stayed for his punchline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

On the other hand, by creating the Fox broadcast network, Murdoch also brought us The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and the jolly celebrity impressions of NFL funnyman Frank Caliendo.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2023

Late night funnyman Greg Gutfeld averaged 2 million viewers on “Gutfeld!” — topping the after-hours competition on CBS, NBC and CBS.

From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2023

I love it when I’m the one who makes Dad laugh, since he’s usually the funnyman that gets everybody else laughing.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio