wellerism
Definition:** Wellerism is a form of wordplay or humor that involves a humorous or punny phrase, usually in the form of an anecdote, that culminates in a punchline often introduced by a famous quote or saying, typically attributed to a character named Weller, such as Sam Weller from Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers."
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Examples of "wellerism" in Sentences
- Contextual Sentences:**
- During the local storytelling competition, Sarah's wellerism about the difficulties of love brought the audience to fits of laughter, cleverly referencing Shakespeare's "The course of true love never did run smooth," only to conclude with her own hilarious twist
- Joe is known for his wit and often incorporates wellerisms into his conversations, effortlessly blending classic literary quotes with modern humor to keep everyone engaged and entertained
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