woordspeling

Definitions of woordspeling
  1. noun
    an ambiguity with one interpretation that is indelicate
    synonyms: quodlibet, woordenspel
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    type of:
    ambiguïteit, dubbelzinnigheid
    an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
  2. noun
    a humorous play on words
    synonyms: quodlibet, woordenspel
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