punny

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpʌni/, /ˈpʌnɪ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpʌni/
• (Northern England) IPA^(key): /ˈpʊnɪ/
• Rhymes: -ʌni

Etymology 1

From pun +‎ -y, possibly influenced by funny.

Adjective

punny (comparative punnier, superlative punniest)

1. Involving the use of a pun.
2. (of a person) Fond of puns.
3. (of a pun) Funny. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

   Synonym: puntastic

Related terms

• punster

Etymology 2

Clipping of punishment +‎ -y

Noun

punny (plural punnies)

1. (school slang) A punishment.

See also

• puny – small