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pun Definition


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pun
noun
    1. A form of joke consisting of the use of a word or phrase that can be understood in two different ways, especially one where an association is created between words of similar sound but different meaning. Also called play on words.
      Thesaurus: joke, double entendre, play on words, witticism, quip, conceit.
verb
    intr
    punned, punning
    1. To make a pun.
Etymology: 17c.



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