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punny
[ puhn-ee ]
/ ˈpʌn i /
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adjective, pun·ni·er, pun·ni·est.
having, involving, or characteristic of a pun.
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How to use punny in a sentence
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.
New York Daily News Sesame Street's very punny parody of The Hunger Games.
Justin Bieber’s ‘Naked’ Party, ‘Sesame Street’ Parodies ‘The Hunger Games’|Culture Team|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST