punning

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. That makes or uses a pun.

- The spoonerism "Burly Chassis" is a punning reference to Shirley Bassey's voluptuous figure.

noun

1. a humorous play on words

- I do it for the pun of it

- his constant punning irritated her

Similar word(s): paronomasia, pun, wordplay

Definition categories: communication, fun, play, sport

verb

1. present participle of pun