English Explanatory Dictionary

punny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling a pun; involving the use of a pun.
  2. Fond of puns.
  3. Funny.
noun
  1. A punishment.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌni/ /ˈpʌnɪ/ /ˈpʊnɪ/

Word forms

punny punnier punniest punnies

Etymology

From pun + -y, possibly influenced by funny.

Synonyms

punnish puntastic

Related words

punster puny

Derived words

punnily punniness
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