'comic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kōmikos,' where 'kōmos' meant 'revel' or 'merrymaking.'

'kōmikos' transformed into the Latin word 'comicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'comic' through Old French.

Initially, it meant 'related to comedy or revelry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'funny or amusing.'