Wordplay (Noun)
Meaning
A humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her use of wordplay in her jokes left the audience in stitches.
- The comedian's stand-up routine was full of clever wordplay and witty one-liners.
- He was a master of wordplay and often incorporated puns into his songs.
- Her teacher appreciated her creativity and wordplay in her essay title.
- The advertisement relied heavily on wordplay to make the brand's slogan memorable.