Funny farm

Funny farm

FUNNY FARM /funny farm/
Noun London

Mental hospital or psychiatric institution.

Example Sentences

"They sent him to the funny farm."
"He'll end up in the funny farm."

Etymology & History

British offensive slang for psychiatric hospital. 'Off to the funny farm!' British mental health stigma.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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