pun

Noun
  1. A humorous play on words (synset 106794438)
    "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
    is a type of: fun, play, sport - verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
    same as: paronomasia, punning, wordplay
Verb
  1. Make a play on words (synset 201706190)
    "Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning"
    is a type of: jest, joke - tell a joke; speak humorously

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