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Sometimes people, when talking, inadvertantly make a pun (play on words) which might appear humorous in a serious situation, or flippant. If this happens, they might say "excuse [or pardon] the pun" or "no pun intended". Sometimes people say "pardon the pun" to bring attention to the fact that they have just made a pun and want the listener to know that they have punned, in case they're stupid or inattentive.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoA pun is a phrase with two meanings. "Pardon the pun" means, "Excuse the pun I just used," generally because it was either unintended or because puns are considered an immature form of humor, inappropriate to certain occasions.
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What is the adjective for pardon?
The adjective form of pardon is "pardonable". It means able to be forgiven, or excusable. For example, "No mistake, even a tiny one, is pardonable."
What word means to forgive or excuse from punishment?
pardon
What word of greek origin means 'a general pardon'?
Amnesty
What does perdon mean in english?
Nothing. The word pardon, however, means forgiveness.
How do you use pun in a sentence?
I will annoy you with a pun if you don't o-pun this door!
When will Justin biebers new book just getting started come to Australia?
It came out yesterday all around the world (pardon the pun)
What archetype does Giles Corey fit in the Crucible?
Clearly Giles is the SCAPEGOAT in this society-through him the sins of society are repressed and then PRESSED, pardon the pun.
What is i beg your pardon?
"I beg your pardon" means "I'm sorry" in a formal way.
What word means the act of excusing?
The word is pardon. The president has the power to pardon the prisoners.
Give me the declaration No Pardon For Me?
The declaration "No Pardon for Me" basically means that their is no forgiveness of a particular person.
What is 'sorry ' in french?
Either 'pardon' or 'desole'.' Pardon' usually means 'excuse me' and 'desole' means 'I'm devastated for you'. Pardon is generally less stronger, less in formal depending on the context of the sentence or phrase.
What is the meaning of Franchette?
It means "freely pardon."
What does perdoneme mean in Spanish?
I means "pardon me".
What does eezveneetcheh mean?
It means 'Forgive me' or 'Pardon'.
What is the adjective for pardon?
The adjective form of pardon is "pardonable". It means able to be forgiven, or excusable. For example, "No mistake, even a tiny one, is pardonable."
What word means to forgive or excuse from punishment?
pardon
What word means official forgiveness of a crime?
pardon
