play on words
play on words · plays on words
игра слов
A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendreA pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic)A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
игра́ сло́вigrá slóv
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pun or similar humorous use of language:
Forms
plural: plays on wordsSynonyms
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2 related wordsSee also
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