Punning — synonyms, definition

1. punning (Noun)

4 synonyms
paronomasia play on words pun wordplay
1 definition

punning (Noun) — A humorous play on words. ex. "his constant punning irritated her"

3 types of
fun play sport

2. punning (Verb)

1 definition

punning (Verb) — Make a play on words. ex. "Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning"

2 types of
jesting joking