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Wordplay

Wordplay Meaning & Definition
Wordplay Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Wordplay?

[n] a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Wordplay: paronomasia | pun | punning

Related Terms | Find terms related to Wordplay:

See Also | fun | play | sport

Wordplay In Webster's Dictionary

\Word"play`\, n. A more or less subtle playing upon the meaning of words.

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