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Definition 2024

play_on_words

play on words

English

Noun

play on words ‎(plural plays on words)

(idiomatic) A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre

Translations

pun or similar humorous use of language

Catalan: joc de paraules m
Finnish: sanaleikki (fi)
French: jeu de mots (fr) m
Icelandic: orðaleikur m

Russian: игра́ сло́в (ru) f ‎(igrá slóv)
Spanish: juego de palabras (es) m
Swedish: ordlek c