wordplay
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.
- (countable, uncountable) A witty verbal exchange; such exchanges collectively.
- (countable, uncountable) The part of a cryptic clue that indicates but does not define the solution.
Synonyms
Translations
Wortspiel
jeu de mots
woordspeling
juego de palabras
gioco di parole
joc de paraules
paranomásia Paranomásia
التّورية
kelime oyunuFrequency
Etymology
From word + play.
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