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
KallieKAL-eeEnglish
MalcolmMAL-kəmScottish, English
Chericeshə-REESEnglish (Rare)
SonjeZAWN-yəGerman
Ekwueme-Western African, Igbo
PŘEmek-Czech