punny

[ puhn-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, pun·ni·er, pun·ni·est.

having, involving, or characteristic of a pun.

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Other Words From

punni·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of punny¹

First recorded in 1960–65; pun + -y ¹

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Example Sentences

Grace and Chris, as always, were behind the scenes making sure we sound pretty and don’t fall down too many punny board game rabbit holes after vacation.

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New York Daily News Sesame Street's very punny parody of The Hunger Games.

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