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PUNNING

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Punning.

Punning - as a noun

A humorous play on words

Example: "I do it for the pun of it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paronomasiapunwordplay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
funplaysport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Punning - as a verb

To beat; strike with force; to ram; to pound, as in a mortar; reduce to powder, to pulverize.

To make or tell a pun; to make a play on words.

Example: "We punned about the topic until all around us groaned."

Punning - as an adjective

That makes or uses a pun.

Example Sentences

"I couldn't help but laugh at his clever punning."
"She always delights the audience with her witty punning."
"His punning skills are legendary among his friends."
"The comedian's punning had the crowd in stitches."
"I find punning to be a fun way to play with language."
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Word Game Points

Is PUNNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PUNNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PUNNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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