punny

adjective

pun·​ny ˈpə-nē How to pronounce punny (audio)
punnier; punniest
: constituting or involving a pun

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Swift's presence at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday drew a lot of attention for more than just her punny shirts. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Shalit was best known for his punny reviews, his bowtie, and his signature mustache. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026 At the game, Hargitay's outfit matched with Taylor Swift and Alana and Este Haim; the group wore bright blue punny T-shirts with orange lettering as a tribute to the Knicks's colors. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026 Known for his boisterous tone, wonky catchphrases and punny home run calls, Sterling, who was nominated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, dealt with various health issues over the past few years. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for punny

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of punny was in 1722

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“Punny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punny. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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