wordplay
wordplay
Definition
word·play (-plā′)
noun
- subtle or clever exchange of words; repartee
- punning or a pun
wordplay
Synonyms
wordplay
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: As well as myth, he uses wordplay to positive effect in some poems.
- see: TOYS AFTER ) An interesting double anagram, wordplay rarely seen.
- leave: Okay, I'll leave the alliterative wordplay to the true lyrical geniuses.
- enjoy: It isn't only the general public of Dublin who enjoy wordplay.
- involve: Their range, as musicians, is expanding and their lyrics, sadly under appreciated by many fans, continue to involve complex wordplays.
Adjective modifier
- clever: Again, the vocals of Stephen Patrick Morrissey are crystal clear, playful with lots of clever wordplay lyrically.
- witty: Something for everyone A mix of very witty wordplay, physical comedy and musical sketches, the Revue really offers something for everyone.
- alliterative: Okay, I'll leave the alliterative wordplay to the true lyrical geniuses.
- intricate: His early pieces were mostly concerned with intricate wordplay, which is all very clever but quite annoying after a while.
- comic: Special mention indeed for her delightful rendition of the comic wordplay of Hurry, It's Lovely Up Here.
- smart: It was all joy and exceedingly smart wordplay from him.
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near wordplay
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- wore
- work
- work at
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