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