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word⋅play

[wurd-pley]
–noun
1. clever or subtle repartee; verbal wit.
2. a play on words; pun.

Origin:
1870–75; word + play
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word·play   (wûrd'plā')   
n.  
  1. Witty or clever verbal exchange; repartee.

  2. The act or an instance such exchange.

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