This is the 11679th most frequent Russian word.
забавные
Amusing or funny.
Used here as an adjective to describe 'jokes' in the sense of being amusing or entertaining.
Эти забавные шутки всегда поднимают мне настроение.
These funny jokes always lift my mood.
Here, 'забавные' qualifies 'stories', emphasizing their quality of being lighthearted and enjoyable.
Она рассказала забавные истории про свое детство.
She told amusing stories about her childhood.
In this context, 'забавные' describes 'habits', signifying their quirky and amusing nature.