wordplay



wordplay

The use of words in a clever or amusing way, as seen in puns or double entendres. A: "Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine! Get it?" B: "Ah yes, wordplay with 'eight' and 'ate'—a classic."

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SÄDeSA-deFinnish
Florette-French (Rare)
Arslan-Turkish, Turkmen
Katrijnkaht-RIENDutch
Ceciliese-SEEL-ye (Norwegian, Danish)Norwegian, Danish, Czech
Eliciaə-LISH-ə, ə-LISH-yəEnglish (Rare)