Definition of pun
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound
pun
verb
punned; punning
Definition of pun (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make puns
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The first known use of pun was in 1644
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