HyperDic: paronomasia

English > 1 sense of the word paronomasia:
NOUNcommunicationparonomasia, pun, punning, wordplaya humorous play on words
English > paronomasia: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA humorous play on words.
Synonymspun, punning, wordplay
Broaderfun, play, sportverbal / verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Spanishcalambur, juego de palabras, paronomasia, retruécano
Catalanjoc de paraules, paronomasia

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