punning

Example Sentences

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Punning on his name, the president dubbed him himayti, "my protector", seeing the RSF as a counterweight to potential coup makers in the regular army and national security.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Punning on the meaning of “cheesy,” Low explores the gap between mainstream ideas of “good taste” and the aesthetic preferences of the Chinese American community in which she lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2022

Punning on the slang use of the word “cat”, Scatman Crothers’ star turn – complete with a vaguely Eartha Kitt-esque interlude from Eva Gabor – remains irresistible.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2019

Punning and word stretching of all kinds are allowable, although each puzzle must be simple enough to be readily recognized when guessed.

From Suppers Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul

Welsted also hits at God’s Revenge Against Punning, the First Psalm, praises Tickell, and finds Pope’s versification flat.

From Two Poems Against Pope One Epistle to Mr. A. Pope and the Blatant Beast by Guerinot, J. V. (Joseph V.)