a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
Used in a Sentence
wordplay
How to use wordplay in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for wordplay.
Editorial note
The whole concept of "sending party network pays" is just an elaborate wordplay.
Examples6
Definitions1
Parts of speech1
Quick take
a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for wordplay.
noun
a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
See also: pun, punning, paronomasia
Example sentences
The whole concept of "sending party network pays" is just an elaborate wordplay.
"No, I'm just talking out of my ass" would have been a sufficient answer, instead of your evasive wordplay.
What do you think they are children or mentally incapable of processing wordplay?
Forgive me, but if you don't even like wordplay on a "dark" topic, what kind of dark humor is it that you find acceptable?
As amusing as your wordplay might be, the point being made is that Notch's coding skill should not be idolized or used as a reference for writing good code.
But with every one of these comments in which you defend these people for no reason other than wordplay you lose a little bit of that reputation, at least with me.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use wordplay in a sentence?
The whole concept of "sending party network pays" is just an elaborate wordplay.
What does wordplay mean?
a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
What part of speech is wordplay?
wordplay is commonly used as noun.