pun

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a humorous play on words

- I do it for the pun of it

- his constant punning irritated her

Similar word(s): paronomasia, punning, wordplay

Definition categories: communication, fun, play, sport

verb

1. make a play on words

- Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning

Definition categories: creation, jest, joke

Sentences with pun as a verb:

- We punned about the topic until all around us groaned.