punny

adjective

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

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So because romantic magic and parental puns are my Special-Tea; here are a few of my favorite witchy romances with punny titles. Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 New York Post has all of its punny, bull’s-eye back-page headlines ready should Giants win. Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Little ones always look cute as clowns, while older kids might get a kick out of a punny costume. Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025 Yes, Rosie likes to crack punny jokes. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for punny

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Oct. 2025.

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