punny

adjective

pun·​ny ˈpə-nē 

punnier; punniest

: constituting or involving a pun

Examples of punny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another word for procedure is operation, so the punny answer is EASE OF OPERATION. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

White suggests coming up with clever or punny team names that add to the lighthearted atmosphere. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Picklesburgh crowds put on a fashion show this week — with pickle-print outfits and punny shirts, hats and more — while scooping up swag and souvenir merch. — Usa Today, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for punny

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