punning

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpʌnɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ʌnɪŋ

Verb

punning

1. present participle and gerund of pun

Noun

punning (countable and uncountable, plural punnings)

1. The action of the verb to pun.

Derived terms

• type punning

Adjective

punning

1. That makes or uses a pun.

   The spoonerism "Burly Chassis" is a punning reference to Shirley Bassey's voluptuous figure.

Derived terms

• punningly