Definition of puns

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  • puns is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • puns is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • puns is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of puns

  • a humorous play on words (noun)

    Examples

    1. I do it for the pun of it
    2. his constant punning irritated her

    Synonyms

    1. paronomasia
    2. punning
    3. wordplay
  • make a play on words (verb)

    Examples

    1. Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning

See definition of puns in Merriam Webster