English noun: pun | |||
1. | pun (communication) a humorous play on words | ||
Samples | I do it for the pun of it. His constant punning irritated her. | ||
Synonyms | paronomasia, punning, wordplay | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fun, play, sport | ||
English verb: pun | |||
1. | pun (creation) make a play on words | ||
Samples | Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | jest, joke | ||