wordplay



wordplay

The use of words in a clever or amusing way, as seen in puns or double entendres. A: "Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine! Get it?" B: "Ah yes, wordplay with 'eight' and 'ate'—a classic."

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Marsaili-Scottish
Atalanta-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Brendan['brendən]
Alexiaə-LEK-see-ə (English)French, English (Modern)
Babb[bæb]
Yseut-Arthurian Romance