Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pardon-the-pun
phrase
pahr-dn thuh pun
Definition
An expression used to excuse oneself for making a pun or play on words, often indicating that the pun was unintended or light-hearted.
Examples
- “I love how you always find a way to bring humor into our conversations; pardon the pun, but you really crack me up!”
- “Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sunset. Pardon the pun, but it really is to die for!”
Meaning
It is a playful way to acknowledge a pun, suggesting that the speaker is aware of the wordplay and is apologizing for any annoyance it may cause.
Synonyms
- excuse my pun
- forgive the wordplay
- no pun intended
