for the fun of it
For pure enjoyment
For the fun of it means without any practical purpose beyond enjoyment—doing something purely for pleasure rather than obligation, profit, or necessity.
The phrase often emphasizes that an activity lacks ulterior motive: I learned to juggle just for the fun of it.
Sometimes implies a carefree or even reckless attitude: They broke into the pool for the fun of it.
- kicks-and-gigglesLighthearted recreation only
- just for kicksWithout practical motive
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- good timesEnjoyable life periods
- life of the partyMost entertaining guest
playful · amusement · parties · games · recreation · play hooky · whimsy · on a whim · voluntary · no strings attached · just because · adventures · wild goose chase · pranks · for fun · joy · exhilaration · entertainment
for the fun of itfor profit
Seeking monetary gain
under compulsion · reluctantly · against one's will · grudgingly · involuntarily
for the fun of itin earnest
With serious purpose
for keeps · for real · matter-of-factly · no laughing matter · life or death