plays on words

A form of play on words — A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of play on words
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APA

plays on words. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20on%20words

MLA

“plays on words.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20on%20words. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plays on words,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20on%20words.

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