WORDPLAY

pun, punning, wordplay, paronomasia

(noun) a humorous play on words; “I do it for the pun of it”; “his constant punning irritated her”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wordplay (countable and uncountable, plural wordplays)

A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.

A witty verbal exchange; such exchanges collectively.

Synonyms

• See also joke

Source: Wiktionary


Word"play`, n.

Definition: A more or less subtle playing upon the meaning of words.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

2 November 2024

FRUMP

(noun) a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; “she got a reputation as a frump”; “she’s a real dog”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

coffee icon