Pun
/pʌn/
A pun is a clever or humorous use of a word with multiple meanings or similar-sounding words.
Examples
- His essay was full of terrible puns that made the teacher roll her eyes.
- He made a clever pun about being 'bored' and 'board'.
- That sign uses a pun to make the bakery seem more fun.
- She punned her way through the entire dinner conversation.
- The comedian's puns had the audience groaning and laughing at the same time.
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