phrase
General Slang
i'm not being funny
im not BEE-ing FUN-ee · phrase · informal
A preface warning that a blunt opinion is coming.
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A Welsh conversational opener signalling that the speaker is about to say something frank or critical.
“I'm not being funny, but that haircut's not doing you any favours.”
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i'm not being funny In A Sentence
I'm not being funny, but that haircut's not doing you any favours.
Origin & Usage
Welsh English discourse marker.
Variants
i'm not being funny but
People Also Ask
What does 'I'm not being funny' mean?
It's a spoken preface that warns the listener a blunt or critical opinion is about to follow, softening the honesty a little.
Is it associated with Wales?
Yes, it's a well-known Welsh English discourse marker, though the phrasing is heard across Britain too.
How do you use 'I'm not being funny'?
You put it before a frank statement, for example 'I'm not being funny, but that haircut's not doing you any favours.'
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