pun
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/pʌn/
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/pʌn/
A play on words, where a word with multiple meanings or similar-sounding words are used in a humorous or clever way.
Why don't we write in ink? Well, it's no 'pun' intended, but it's because pens work better with ink.
我们为什么不用墨水写字呢?嗯,这不是有意的双关语,而是因为钢笔用墨水更好用。
To create a pun.
The comedian loves to pun on words to make the audience laugh.
这位喜剧演员喜欢用双关语逗乐观众。