punny

adjective

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

Examples of punny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The opportunity is what revives the punny partnership of Deborah and Ava, which bothers Ava's girlfriend. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024 Bo has shared plenty of sweet words about his wife as well, including a punny post in honor of their one-year wedding anniversary. Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 And hopefully more brands will recruit unlikely celebrities for punny or just delightfully ludicrous campaigns moving forward. Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024 Heading overseas brought out 28-year-old Joey’s punny side. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for punny 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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