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What are synonyms of pun?

Here are some synonyms for "pun":

General synonyms:

* Wordplay

* Play on words

* Witticism

* Jingle

* Double entendre (when the pun has a sexual or suggestive meaning)

* Quip

* Repartee

More specific synonyms:

* Paronomasia: A pun that uses words that sound alike but have different meanings.

* Antanaclasis: A pun that uses the same word with two different meanings.

* Syllepsis: A pun that uses a word that applies to two different things in a sentence.

* Homophone pun: A pun that uses words that sound alike but are spelled differently.

* Spoonerism: An accidental pun that involves switching the first sounds of two words.

The best synonym for "pun" will depend on the specific context and the type of pun you're describing.

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