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Zeugma (Noun)

Meaning

Use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect; "`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

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