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
RoderickRAHD-ə-rik (English), RAHD-rik (English)English, Scottish, Welsh
Taniquatə-NEE-kwəAfrican American (Rare)
Kenney['keni]
Rizvan-Turkish
Pihla-Finnish
Abilioah-BEE-lyoSpanish