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Pun Intended

Noun:

A wordplay where a humorous or clever statement is made that plays on the multiple meanings of a word or phrase, often resulting in a comical effect.

Example Sentence:

"The comedian effortlessly delivered pun intended after pun intended, leaving the audience in stitches."

Adjective:

Used to indicate that the speaker intentionally made a pun or double entendre in their previous statement, usually said after the pun.

Example Sentence:

"Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field, pun intended."

Usage:

The phrase "pun intended" is commonly used in written or spoken language to clarify that a pun or double meaning was intended by the speaker.

Example Sentence:

"I told my friend that I'll sleep as soon as I hit the hay, pun intended, because my bed is made of hay bales."

Slang (Local):

In informal local conversations, "pun intended" can be used sarcastically to make a playful dig at someone's unintentional pun, especially in a lighthearted or teasing manner.

Example Sentence:

"A: Did you hear about the scientist who froze themselves to absolute zero temperature? B: No, what happened? A: They're 0K now, pun intended."

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