punning
punning · punnings
The action of the verb to punThe action of the verb to pun.
/ˈpʌnɪŋ/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The action of the verb to pun.
More definitions
- a humorous play on words
Forms
plural: punningsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a humorous play on words:punwordplayparonomasia
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedpun
Derivedtype punning
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable