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pun

noun verb

a humorous play on words

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
U
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a humorous play on words

    “I do it for the pun of it”

verb

  1. make a play on words

    “Japanese like to pun — their language is well suited to punning”

In context

Example Sentences

I do it for the pun of it
his constant punning irritated her
Japanese like to pun — their language is well suited to punning

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