punny

/ˈpʌni/

Definitions

1. adjective

humorous or witty in a silly or contrived way, especially in a play on words.

“The comedian’s punny jokes made the audience groan, but they couldn’t help laughing.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of puns.

“The punny humor in the children’s book made it a bestseller.”

3. noun

a humorous or witty remark, especially one that is a play on words.

“The pun was a great way to end the comedy routine.”

Synonyms

  • clever
  • humorous
  • witty

Antonyms

  • serious
  • sincere