Meaning of the word pun in English
What does pun mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pun
US /pʌn/
UK /pʌn/
Noun
1.
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings
Example:
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He made a clever pun about the baker, saying he kneaded the dough.
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I love a good pun; they always make me laugh.
Verb
1.
make a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings
Example:
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He likes to pun on people's names, which can sometimes be annoying.
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The comedian tried to pun on the word 'bank' by talking about river banks and money banks.
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