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 Definitions of wordplay  [ˈwɜrdˌpleɪ]  

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Definition of 'wordplay' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) wordplay
clever or subtle repartee; verbal wit.

2.  wordplay
a play on words; pun.

Etymology:  (1870–75)

Definition of 'wordplay' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) pun, punning, wordplay, paronomasia
a humorous play on words
"I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"

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