Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-pun-intended
Phrase
noh-puhn-in-ten-did
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a pun was not meant or that the speaker is not intentionally making a pun.
Examples
- When I said he was a real ‘grape’ in the fruit basket, I promise it was no-pun-intended.
- The project was a total disaster, no-pun-intended, but we learned from our mistakes.
Meaning
This phrase is often added to clarify that any wordplay or double meaning was unintentional, helping to avoid misunderstandings.
Synonyms
- No wordplay intended
- No pun meant
- No double meaning intended
