jeu de mots

American  

[zhœd^uh moh] / ʒœdə ˈmoʊ /

noun

French.

plural

jeux de mots

1. a pun.

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Etymology

Origin of jeu de mots

Literally, “play of words”

Example Sentences

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

Whence the following jeu de mots: "Le mur, murant Paris, rend Paris murmurout."

From Paris as It Was and as It Is by Blagdon, Francis W.

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

"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

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)