barrel of fun

Really good time

A barrel of fun is someone or something highly entertaining or enjoyable.

The phrase almost always appears in the negative or sarcastic: He's not exactly a barrel of fun suggests someone is dull or unpleasant company.

Well, this has been a barrel of fun sarcastically dismisses a tedious experience.

Sincere positive use is rare.

Related

carnival · cheer · happy camper · life of Riley · amusement · hilarity · comic relief · gaiety · good time · good vibes · grin · revelry · jollity · merriment · entertainment · fun and games · slapstick comedy · party games

Opposites
enjoyment/entertainment level

barrel of funbore

Tiresome individual or drill

drag · downer · buzzkill · snooze · crashing bore

personality/social energy

barrel of funwet blanket

One who discourages others

stick in the mud · killjoy · party pooper · spoilsport · buzzkill

Family

barrel, barrels, barreled, barreling, barrelful, funnier, funniest, funnily, funness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G