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punster

American  
[puhn-ster] / ˈpʌn stər /

noun

  1. a person who makes puns frequently.


punster British  
/ ˈpʌnstə /

noun

  1. a person who is fond of making puns, esp one who makes a tedious habit of this

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of punster

First recorded in 1690–1700; pun + -ster

Example Sentences

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Witty and mischievous, a punster and provocateur, Man Ray excelled as a photographer, filmmaker and object-maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

An unapologetic punster, Hornberg uses language, rhymes and riddles to break down complex topics into digestible bites, like using a slice of wheat bread to introduce a discussion about edible seeds.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

Beyond a committed art public, of course, Dada punster Duchamp’s name wouldn’t ring many bells.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2020

As an occasional punster, it strikes me as lazy and awkward.

From The Verge • Apr. 2, 2020

An incurable punster says they doubtlessly derived this strength from Gymn-aztecs, from whom it probably descended in a straight line.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

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