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pun
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- pronunciation:
- puhn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning.
Here is a joke that has a pun: There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi! |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
puns, punning, punned |
| definition: |
to use or make a pun or puns.
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