Punning: meaning, definitions and examples
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punning
[ หpสnษชล ]
wordplay humor
Punning refers to the humorous use of a word or phrase to suggest two or more meanings or the use of words that sound similar but have different meanings. This form of wordplay involves creating a play on words that often leads to a punchline or a joke. Puns can be used in various contexts, from casual conversation to professional writing and comedy. Skillful punning can show linguistic creativity and wit, making it a popular device in literary works and jokes.
Synonyms
double entendre, play on words, wordplay
Examples of usage
- Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
- I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.
- Being a carpenter is just plane fun.
- I went to buy some camo pants, but couldnโt find any.
Translations
Translations of the word "punning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jogo de palavras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ เคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Wortspiel
๐ฎ๐ฉ permainan kata
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะพะฒะตัะฝะฐ ะณัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gra sลรณw
๐ฏ๐ต ่จ่้ใณ
๐ซ๐ท jeu de mots
๐ช๐ธ juego de palabras
๐น๐ท kelime oyunu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์ฅ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุจุฉ ุงูููู ุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ hra se slovy
๐ธ๐ฐ hra so slovami
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ณ่ฏญ
๐ธ๐ฎ igra besed
๐ฎ๐ธ orรฐaleikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะท ะพะนัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแขแงแแแแแก แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรถz oyunu
๐ฒ๐ฝ juego de palabras
Etymology
The word 'pun' originates from the late 17th century and is believed to be a derivative of the Italian word 'puntiglio', which means 'a point of detail' or 'punctilio'. The concept itself, however, can be traced back to ancient times, with puns being found in various forms of literature from Greek and Roman authors. Over the centuries, puns have become a popular form of humor in English, with Shakespeare often employing them in his plays. The evolution of the pun as a literary and comedic device showcases the playful nature of language and its ability to convey multiple meanings, often with a humorous twist.