What does PUNNY mean?

Dictionary Entry: Punny 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

• Having or relating to a play on words or a pun
• Intended to be humorous or amusing through the use of wordplay

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpʌni/
• UK: /ˈpʌni/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "punny" is a derivative of "pun," which originated in the late 17th century and means "a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings." "Punny" is used to describe something that is humorous because of a play on words or a pun. It is a relatively new word that has become more popular in recent years, especially in online and social media contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Witty
• Clever
• Humorous
• Amusing
• Entertaining

6. Related Words:

• Funny
• Clever
• Witty
• Quirk
• Whims

7. Example Sentences:

• The comedians punny jokes had the audience in stitches.
• The punny caption on the meme made her laugh out loud.
• He loved to make punny jokes, even if no one else thought they were funny.
• The punny headline of the article caught her attention.
• She appreciated his punny sense of humor and often laughed at his jokes.