Punning and Witty

Punning

Punning noun - A humorous play on words.
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Witty and punning are semantically related. in tongue-in-cheek topic. In some cases you can use "Witty" instead an adjective "Punning".

Witty

Witty adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.

Punning and witty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punning" instead an adjective "Witty".

Nearby Words: wit, witting, witticism, wittily, wittingly
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