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Vocabulary Entry
pun
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or terms that sound similar for humorous or rhetorical effect.
Example Sentences
"He made a clever pun during the meeting that made everyone laugh."
"Puns are often used in jokes to create a playful twist."
"The title of the book was a pun that hinted at its content."
V
verb
To make a pun; to engage in word play.
Example Sentences
"She loves to pun with her friends at parties."
"He always tries to pun during conversations to lighten the mood."
"They punned their way through the discussion, making it much more entertaining."