puns

[pʌnz]

puns Definition

a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings..

Using puns: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puns" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.

• Example

  I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!

• Example

  I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.

• Example

  I'm reading a book about teleportation. It's bound to take me places.

puns Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puns

• wordplay
• witticism
• double entendre

Phrases with puns

• pun intended

  used after making a pun to indicate that it was deliberate

  Example

  I told my friend that I was reading a book on anti-gravity. Pun intended.

• pun unintended

  used after making a pun to indicate that it was not deliberate

  Example

  I told my friend that I was reading a book on anti-gravity. Pun unintended.

• pun of the day

  a daily pun that is shared on social media or other platforms

  Example

  Did you hear the one about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he made a mint!

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Summary: puns in Brief

'Puns' [pʌnz] are jokes that play on the multiple meanings of words or the similarity in sound between different words. They are often used for humorous effect and can be found in a variety of contexts, from casual conversation to literature. Examples include 'I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!' and 'I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.'