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zeugma
noun
Use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
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ˈzjuːɡ.mə
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noun
Use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
“‘Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave’ is an example of zeugma”
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‘Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave’ is an example of zeugma
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