Mental hospital or psychiatric institution.
Funny farm
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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