Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
visual-pun
Noun
/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl pʌn/
Definition
A visual pun is a humorous or clever image that plays with the meanings of words and visual representations.
Examples
- In the advertisement, the ‘fishing’ line was depicted as a literal line of fish.
- The comic strip featured a cat with the caption ‘Catfish’ showing it sitting by a pond.
Meaning
It combines a literal image with a word or phrase that sounds like it or has a similar meaning, creating a funny or unexpected effect.
Synonyms
- Graphic pun
- Image-based pun
