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wordplay

noun

Meaning

  1. A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.
  2. A witty verbal exchange; such exchanges collectively.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

punning(English)pun(English)puns(English)word play(English)nameplay(English)play upon words(English)paronomasia(English)paragram(English)anagrams(English)crossword(English)absurdly(English)entendre(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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