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Wellerism

Description:

A wellerism is a type of proverb or witty saying that typically consists of a brief dialogue between a fictional speaker and someone else. It often involves a pun, humor, or clever wordplay. Wellerisms are known for their playful and ironic nature, making them an engaging form of language expression.

Examples:

Sense 1: Proverb or witty saying

"The early bird catches the worm," said Tom, as he grabbed the last slice of pizza, "but the latecomer gets more sleep!"

Note: In this wellerism, the phrase "the early bird catches the worm" is transformed into a humorous twist with the concept of laziness.

Sense 2: Fictional dialogue with pun

"I'm reading a book on anti-gravity," said John, floating in the air. "It's impossible to put it down!"

Note: This wellerism uses wordplay to create a humorous situation where the book on anti-gravity causes John to float.

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