Funny or entertaining in a light, pleasing way that makes you smile or laugh.
From Old French 'amuser' (to keep busy), possibly combining 'a-' (to) and 'muse' (to stare stupidly). Over time, it shifted from 'occupying attention' to 'entertaining or making laugh.'
The original meaning of 'amuse' might have been to keep someone staring blankly in wonder—which is kind of what a good joke does: it stops your brain for a moment before you laugh!
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