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What is a funny exaggeration called an?

A funny exaggeration is called a hyperbole.

Here are some examples:

* "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

* "That movie was so bad, it made me want to throw my TV out the window."

* "My backpack weighs a ton."

Hyperbole is a common literary device that is used to create humor, emphasis, or dramatic effect.

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