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
BÖZsiBUU-zheeHungarian
Light[lait]
Jedidiahjed-i-DIE-ə (English)Biblical
StefÁN-Icelandic
Nichol-Scottish, Medieval English
Saffira-Biblical Latin