Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Video Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of WORDPLAY

Pronunciation:  'wurd`pley

 Sponsored Links: 
 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
 
 Synonyms: paronomasia, pun, punning
 
 See Also: fun, play, sport

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Word"play`\, n.
A more or less subtle playing upon the meaning of words.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2008 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY