HyperDic: punning

English > 1 sense of the word punning:
NOUNcommunicationpunning, pun, wordplay, paronomasiaa humorous play on words
English > punning: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA humorous play on words.
Example "his constant punning irritated her"
Synonymspun, wordplay, paronomasia
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
Verbspunmake a play on words

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