Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

punner

Noun
/ˈpʌnər/
Definition
A person who makes puns, often for humor or wordplay.
Examples
  • At the comedy night, he was the best punner, making everyone laugh with his clever wordplay.
  • We gathered around the table for a pun contest, where each punner tried to outdo the others.
Meaning
Someone who plays with words by using puns, which are forms of expression where a word with multiple meanings or similar-sounding words are used deliberately for humorous effect.
Synonyms
  • Wordsmith
  • Punster
  • Playwright
  • Wit