puns
Example Sentences
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The brothers staunchly disagree with the maxim that puns are the lowest form of humor, and their works are almost universally branded with gratingly unfunny names.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"I'm a physics teacher and I've got a terrible sense of humour," he confesses, so he particularly likes it if the students pick up on his fondness for corny puns.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Then there’s Deflategate, which involved underinflated balls and led to a suspension for Brady and some of the worst puns ever made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Filled with irreverent puns and ludicrous gadgets, the film boasts a vibrant and tactile style of animation that makes this a silly and frothy treat even adults will appreciate.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
Nor did it explain why she suddenly didn’t get any of the puns in Punkpernickle.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
