punning

Other forms: punnings

Definitions of punning
  1. noun
    a humorous play on words
    “his constant punning irritated her”
    synonyms: paronomasia, pun, wordplay
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    type of:
    fun, play, sport
    verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
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