pun — A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʌn/
Korean meaning: 말장난, 언어유희 (단어의 다른 의미나 발음이 비슷한 단어들을 이용한 농담)
Korean pronunciation: **펀**
Example Sentences
- I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger, then it hit me.
- The math teacher called in sick with algebra - it must be a logarithm.
- His puns are so bad that they're actually good.
pun
NOUN//pʌn//
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings
A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings
When the pun show's done, everyone had fun!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'pun' likely derives from the Italian 'puntiglio' meaning a fine point or quibble, which was shortened and anglicized in the 17th century. It may also have roots in the verb 'pound' or 'punch,' referring to a verbal thrust or hit.
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📝Examples
“I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger, then it hit me.”
“The math teacher called in sick with algebra - it must be a logarithm.”
“His puns are so bad that they're actually good.”
“Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.”
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