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the word pun has been used in English atleast since 1550, it is thought to be originally a contration of the now archaic pundigrion which originated from punctilious which itself derived from the Italian puntiglio, dimunitive of punto "point" from the latin punctus past participle of pungere, "To prick".
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What is another word for a play on words?
Pun.
What is the definition of epicurious?
Epicurious is a website giving information on food, wine and restaurants. The name is a word play, a mix of epicurean, a person with discriminating tastes in food or wine, and curious. It is a pun based on the name of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, the origin of the word epicure.
What are examples pun?
Well a "pun" is a joke exploiting the different possible meaning of a word. Ex. Thinking about the root canal I am about to have is unnerving.
What is the origin of the word ballot?
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
What is the word 'friend' when translated from English to Chinese?
朋友 pun yow
What sort of word is pun?
Pun is a noun.
Is the word pun an adjective?
No, pun is a noun and a verb.
What is a good pun with the word jump?
A good pun with the word jump is "Those who jump off a Paris bridge are in Seine"
What is a sentence for pun?
If I had a nickel for every time I had to scold my kids, I could retire; no pun intended. That is a great sentence for the word pun since it refers to the humorous use of a word or phrase.
What is a pun for belle?
One pun for the name Belle is Taco Belle. A pun is a joke that plays off the different meanings of a word.
What rhymes with pun?
One word that rhymes with pun is "fun."
What is a play on words or joke based on one word that has two meanings?
One possibility is the word pun.
Figure of speech pun in the poem Singular Sangfroid of Baby Bunting?
The use of pun is in the moral of the story. Here the pun is in the word chooses/chews.
What is a word for a humorous remark or joke?
Pun.
What is another word for a play on words?
Pun.
How do you say pun?
"Pun" is pronounced as "puhn," rhyming with the word "fun."
What am I my latin American spanish origin means Season with chili?
Sense no makes this question... (pun intended)
