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Definition of Funny farm
1. Noun. Pejorative terms for an insane asylum.
Generic synonyms: Asylum, Insane Asylum, Institution, Mental Home, Mental Hospital, Mental Institution, Psychiatric Hospital
Definition of Funny farm
1. Noun. (idiomatic) An insane asylum. (defdate from the 20th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Funny Farm
Literary usage of Funny farm
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Rediscovering America: Exploring the Small Towns of Virginia & Maryland by William J. Burnham, Mary K. Burnham (2002)
"It's nine miles outside Culpeper, but worth the drive for a unique lodging
experience at The funny farm Inn. Guests can bring their horses and well-behaved ..."
2. Poetical Works of the Late Thomas Warton by Thomas Warton, Richard Mant (1802)
"C "7 ] HORACE, BOOK iii. OD. 18. AFTER THE MANNER OF MILTON. FAUNUS, who lov'ft
to chafe the light-foot Nymphs, Propitious guard my fields and funny farm, ..."
3. Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Don Young, Marjorie Young (1999)
"For something of a more fanciful nature, visit The funny farm at Buffet Flat,
located seven miles north of Bend on Route 97 at the Deschutes junction. ..."
4. Greek Islands by Anne Midgette (1999)
"For years, the name was synonymous to Greeks with the "funny farm," thanks to
the large mental institution located here. Then, its strategic location and ..."
5. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"... on Ash Strict for AU $9.90 adult AU $5.50 children, AU $7.70 mm and AU $27.50
families; »Mad Micks Hoppers & Huts funny farm, K (07) 4651-1172, ..."
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