punning

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpʌnɪŋ/
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  • Rhymes: -ʌnɪŋ

Verb[edit]

punning

  1. present participle and gerund of pun

Noun[edit]

punning (plural punnings)

  1. The action of the verb to pun.

Derived terms[edit]

Adjective[edit]

punning

  1. That makes or uses a pun.
    The spoonerism "Burly Chassis" is a punning reference to Shirley Bassey's voluptuous figure.
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