play on words



play on words

A creative use of words that have multiple meanings, often in a humorous way; a pun. Most people groan when they hear a pun, but a clever play on words can always make me laugh.
See also: on, play, word

play on words

A word or turn of phrase with a double meaning, a pun or other humorous use of language. For example, Shakespeare was a master at plays on words-his dramas are full of puns. [First half of 1700s]
See also: on, play, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kaja (1)KAH-yah (Swedish, Estonian)Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Estonian, Slovene
Dejen-Eastern African, Amharic
Youtayo:-tahJapanese
Alexandru-Romanian
Gundhram-Ancient Germanic
Jakab-Hungarian