English dictionary
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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 | ||
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