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Meaning of pun
A pun is a play on words that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or sounds similar to another word.
Etymology of pun
The word "pun" originated in the 16th century, derived from the Latin "punctus," meaning "point" or "quibble"
Initially, the term referred to a quibble or a pedantic point, but over time it evolved to describe a play on words
The modern usage of "pun" as a humorous device emerged in the 17th century, with writers and comedians using wordplay to create clever and amusing effects
Synonyms
quip
jest
joke
witticism
play on words
double entendre
bon mot
clever turn of phrase
humorous remark
clever quirk
amusing comment
droll observation
facetious remark
tongue-in-cheek comment
clever saying
humorous saying
witty remark
clever joke
amusing joke
comical joke
jocular joke
lighthearted joke
humorous quip
witty quip
clever wit
humorous wit
droll wit
facetious wit
clever humor
humorous humor
witty humor
comical humor
jocular humor
lighthearted humor
amusing humor
Definitions
- A joke or humorous comment that relies on words with multiple meanings or sounds similar to another word
- A play on words that is intended to be humorous or clever
- A use of words that are similar in sound or meaning to create a humorous effect
Usage Examples
- The comedian's puns about food had the audience laughing out loud
- The teacher used a pun to help her students remember a difficult concept
- The writer's use of puns in her novel added a lighthearted touch to the story
- The company's advertising slogan was a clever pun that stuck in customers' minds
Antonyms
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
somberness
gloominess
dullness
blandness
straightforwardness
literalness
sincerity
earnestness
honesty
simplicity
clarity
directness
frankness
openness
truthfulness
candidness
bluntness
tactlessness
crudeness
coarseness
vulgarity