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