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punny

[puhn-ee] /ˈpʌn i/

Word Origin

adjective, punnier, punniest.

1.

having, involving, or characteristic of a pun.

Origin of punny

1960-1965

First recorded in 1960-65; pun + -y¹

Related forms

punnily, adverb

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