[Info-vax] New HP-made Chromebook-11 Laptop

MG marcogbNO at SPAMxs4all.nl
Sat Oct 12 18:07:33 EDT 2013


On 12-okt-2013 20:59, AEF wrote:
> Yes and no.
>
> A pun is for words with identical spelling and/or pronunciation.

Actually, per Dictionary.com definition:

   «
    pun
    [puhn] Show IPA noun, verb, punned, pun·ning.
    noun
    1.
    the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize
    or suggest its different meanings or applications, or
    the use of words that are alike *or nearly alike in sound*
    *but different in meaning; a play on words.*
    2.
    the word or phrase used in this way.
    verb (used without object)
    3.
    to make puns.
   »

  - MG




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