punny

adjective

pun·​ny ˈpə-nē 

punnier; punniest

: constituting or involving a pun

Examples of punny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the game, Swift and her crew started a punny T-shirt trend that fans of the championship team quickly adopted. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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

Organizers are leaning into the camp, encouraging participants to get creative − whether that means classic monsters, punny outfits or something entirely unexpected. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for punny

• bunny
• funny
• gunny
• honey
• money
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny