punning
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpʌnɪŋ/
- Rhymes: -ʌnɪŋ
Verb
punning
- present participle of pun
Noun
punning (plural punnings)
- The action of the verb to pun.
Adjective
punning
- That makes or uses a pun.
- The spoonerism "Burly Chassis" is a punning reference to Shirley Bassey's voluptuous figure.