The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
punning — 1. noun The action of the verb to pun. 2. adjective That which makes or uses a pun. The spoonerism Burly Chassis is a punning reference to Shirley Basseys voluptuous figure … Wiktionary
punning — noun a humorous play on words I do it for the pun of it his constant punning irritated her • Syn: ↑pun, ↑wordplay, ↑paronomasia • Derivationally related forms: ↑pun, ↑punster … Useful english dictionary
punning — pÊŒn n. play on words, humorous use of words in order to create several possible meanings v. make a play on words, use words humorously to create several possible meanings … English contemporary dictionary
punning — adjective make a pun. → pun … English new terms dictionary
punning — n. Paronomasy, paronomasia … New dictionary of synonyms
punning — Ho opilipili ōlelo. See pun … English-Hawaiian dictionary
Type punning — FORCETOC In computer science, type punning is a common term for any programming technique that subverts or circumvents the type system of a programming language in order to achieve an effect that would be difficult or impossible to achieve within … Wikipedia
sponge a habitual drunkard — Punning perhaps on the soaking up of liquid and his willingness to accept free refills, sponging on others. The British sponging house was not an inn but a temporary prison for debtors, where they might be relieved, or sponged, of their cash… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
play upon words — Punning, quibbling … New dictionary of synonyms
Pun — A pun (or paronomasia) is a phrase that deliberately exploits confusion between similar sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.A pun may also cause confusion between two senses of the same written or spoken word, due to homophony,… … Wikipedia
