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  1. punnyadjective

    Involving the use of a pun.

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  1. punny

    A pun, also known as paronomasia, is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or figurative language. A pun differs from a malapropism in that a malapropism is an incorrect variation on a correct expression, while a pun involves expressions with multiple (correct or fairly reasonable) interpretations. Puns may be regarded as in-jokes or idiomatic constructions, especially as their usage and meaning are usually specific to a particular language or its culture. Puns have a long history in human writing. For example, the Roman playwright Plautus was famous for his puns and word games.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of punny in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of punny in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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