punning

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English

Pronunciation

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

Verb

punning

  1. present participle and gerund of pun

Noun

punning (plural punnings)

  1. The action of the verb to pun.

Derived terms

Adjective

punning

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