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fun and games

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, often, plural, plural-only

Examples

  • Being a film director isn't all fun and games.
  • You wouldn't believe the fun and games I had trying to find somewhere to park.

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Antonyms: none provided

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