funny bone UK /ˈfʌn.i bəʊn/US /ˈfʌn.i boʊn/ noun3 •The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingling sensation.Ouch, I just hit my funny bone. •(figurative) One's sense of humor.His wisecracks always tickle my funny bone. •Nickname for the humerus, so named because of its being homophonic with "humorous". formsfunny bones