punny
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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpʌni/, /ˈpʌnɪ/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpʌni/
- (Northern England) IPA(key): /ˈpʊnɪ/
- Rhymes: -ʌni
Etymology 1[edit]
From pun + -y, possibly influenced by funny.
Adjective[edit]
punny (comparative punnier, superlative punniest)
- Involving the use of a pun.
- (of a person) Fond of puns.
- (of a pun) Funny. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- Synonym: puntastic
Related terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Clipping of punishment + -y
Noun[edit]
punny (plural punnies)
- (school slang) A punishment.
See also[edit]
- puny – small