jeu de mots
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Origin of jeu de mots
Literally, “play of words”
Example Sentences
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Now and again he chuckled as some jeu de mots hit the mark and drew a quick gust of laughter from the unseen audience.
From The Head of Kay's by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
It is simply a jeu de mots, and no more, though funny enough as it stands.
From By-ways in Book-land Short Essays on Literary Subjects by Adams, William Davenport
My first impression, on ascertaining this result, was one of horror at the treasonable "jeu de mots" I had so unwittingly perpetrated.
"And yet I have heard your Grace indulge in the jeu de mots," answered the attendant.
From Peveril of the Peak by Scott, Walter, Sir
The audience thereupon exclaimed, "Languille crie avant qu'on l'�corche;" and hence the "jeu de mots," and the proverb.
From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 89, July 12, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. by Various
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