punning

English

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

Verb

punning

  1. present participle of pun

Noun

punning (plural punnings)

  1. The action of the verb to pun.

Adjective

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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