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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

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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

Anna is getting to be a regular punster, although I told her that Blair’s Rhetoric says that punning is not the highest kind of wit.

From Village Life in America 1852-1872 Including the period of the American Civil War as told in the diary of a school-girl by Richards, Caroline Cowles