punny

[ puhn-ee ]

adjective

, pun·ni·er, pun·ni·est.

1. having, involving, or characteristic of a pun.

Other Words From

• punni·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of punny¹

First recorded in 1960–65; pun + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Grace and Chris, as always, were behind the scenes making sure we sound pretty and don’t fall down too many punny board game rabbit holes after vacation.

From TechCrunch

New York Daily News Sesame Street's very punny parody of The Hunger Games.

From The Daily Beast