what does it mean?
2007-12-30 13:35:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
pun·ning.
–noun 1. the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.
For example:
Ann: (tells a joke)
Dan: You're so punny!
A list of puns for your perusal can be found here:
http://smsjokes.atspace.com/puns.html
2007-12-30 13:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Spring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puns Mean
2016-12-15 16:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pun is "the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words."
Here's an example: "Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now." See the websites below for more help.
2007-12-30 13:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by Deb8er 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Court Jester was sentenced to be hanged for his continuing series of bad puns. The King made one last offer to spare his life if he would promise to never tell another pun.
The Jester replied "No noose is good noose" and died happy.
It is that kind of play on words.
2007-12-30 13:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tom K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pun = a play on words.
2007-12-30 13:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a play on words. All previous examples are perfect.
If you want the eleven dollar word that you can pull out to impress people at parties its "paranomasia."
2007-12-30 14:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by mattdaddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Spring.
2007-12-30 13:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋