How to Pronounce "funny business"
expression
FUH-nee BIZ-nuhs
FUN-nee BIZ-nuhs
Definition
This expression refers to dishonest, suspicious, or illegal behavior, especially when someone tries to cheat or deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfəni/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
British English
fˈʌni/ /bˈɪznəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUH-nee BIZ-nuhs
UK
FUN-nee BIZ-nuhs
Listen in Context
No funny business in my store, understood?
The police warned them not to try any funny business.
There’s some funny business going on with the company accounts.
Cut the funny business and tell me the truth.