pun
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noun \ˈpən\Definition of PUN
: the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound
See Examples of PUN
- The delicatessen is sandwiched, if you'll pardon the pun, between two stores.
- She's a skillful pilot whose career has—no pun intended—really taken off.
Origin of PUN
perhaps from Italian puntiglio fine point, quibble — more at punctilio
First Known Use: 1662
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2pun
intransitive verbpunnedpun·ning
Definition of PUN
: to make puns
Examples of PUN
- “Firefighting sparks my interest,” he punned.
First Known Use of PUN
1670
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