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puns

  • plural
    of pun.
    pun
    noun
    the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.
  • present tense form
    of pun (3rd person singular).
    pun
    noun
    the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.

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Species have been named for ex-spouses, for excrement, for wordplay and puns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

His quick wit, punchy puns and unique voice came through even on the page, and NBC took notice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026

Then there’s Deflategate, which involved underinflated balls and led to a suspension for Brady and some of the worst puns ever made.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026

Filled with irreverent puns and ludicrous gadgets, the film boasts a vibrant and tactile style of animation that makes this a silly and frothy treat even adults will appreciate.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

Nor did it explain why she suddenly didn’t get any of the puns in Punkpernickle.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny