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Noun paronomasia has 1 sense
- pun, punning, wordplay, paronomasia - a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
--1 is a kind of fun, play, sport
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Definitions from the Web
Term: Paronomasia
Part of Speech: Noun
Sense: The use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, especially to create a humorous effect; a pun.
Usage:
1. Popular usage:
- Definition: Paronomasia refers to the clever play on words, often found in jokes or witty remarks, that rely on similar or identical sounds but have different meanings.
- Sample Sentence 1: His repertoire of paronomasia always left the audience laughing uncontrollably.
- Sample Sentence 2: The comedian's paronomasia at the end of his show was the highlight of the night.
2. Local usage:
- Definition: In local parlance, paronomasia can refer to the intentional use of wordplay in a specific dialect or regional language.
- Sample Sentence 1: The local poet often employs paronomasia in his verses, adding a touch of regional flavor to his work.
- Sample Sentence 2: Learning the local paronomasia can help tourists better connect with the people of a specific region.
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