pun

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A figure of speech that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

  - "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!"
  - "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."

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Pronunciation

1. /pʌn/
   
   
   
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2. /pʌn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

paronomasia , play on words

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pun
bun , fun , done

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. pun (English) : figure of speech
   

2. pun (Spanish) : pinecone
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. paw
   

2. pawn
   

3. pool
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pun that leads to same result
pun , puns , punned , punning

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

puns can take various forms such as wordplay, double entendres, and malapropisms.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'pun' originated from the Latin word 'punire' which means 'to pay' or 'to be punished'. It refers to the playful use of words that can lead to amusing misunderstandings or double meanings.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest recorded pun is 102 words long and was created by English comedian Ben Elton in 1994.

2. The ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use puns extensively in their literature and poetry.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. wit: A quick and inventive mind, especially one that is good at making puns or other clever sayings.

2. double entendre: A phrase or sentence that has two possible meanings, one of which is usually risqué or suggestive.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Puns have been used throughout history in various forms of literature, art, music, and comedy. They have been a popular tool for writers, poets, and comedians to engage audiences and create laughter. For instance, puns have been used extensively in the works of Shakespeare, as well as in modern stand-up comedy.

How to Memorize "pun"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with puns as its leaves. Each leaf represents a different pun. To remember a pun, simply associate it with a leaf on the tree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate puns with memorable situations or people. For example, associate the pun 'Why did the tomato turn red?' with the image of a blushing bride.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create acronyms or mnemonic phrases to help remember puns. For example, use the acronym 'P-U-N' to remember the definition of a pun: 'Playful Use of Nearly'.

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