pun

noun
UK: /pʌn/
US: /pʌn/

  1. A humorous way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested, or a similar-sounding word or phrase is used instead.

    1. His jokes are full of pun.
    2. The play uses pun to create humor and engage the audience with its clever wordplay.

  2. To make a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word.

    1. He punned about the weather.
    2. The comedian punned relentlessly throughout his set, much to the amusement of the audience.

Synonyms

play on words wordplay double entendre quip
pun verb

  1. To make puns.

    1. I often pun when I am bored.
    2. She enjoys to pun during the conversation, often eliciting a groan from her friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pun" in English means: A humorous way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested, or a similar-sounding word or phrase is used instead., To make a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word..

The phonetic transcription of "pun" is /pʌn/ in British English and /pʌn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pun": play on words, wordplay, double entendre, quip.

Example usage of "pun": "His jokes are full of pun.". More examples on the page.