zeugma
(noun)
noun
1. use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
- `Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma
Definition categories: communication, figure, image, trope
(noun)
1. use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
- `Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma
Definition categories: communication, figure, image, trope