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wordplay Definition

word·play (-plā′)

noun

  1. subtle or clever exchange of words; repartee
  2. punning or a pun

wordplay Synonyms

wordplay

n.

verbal wit, play on words, double entendre, word games; see pun.

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

  • ..: Number puzzles, word search puzzles, Sudoku, wordplay...
  • article: Visit our wordplay articles index; there's something for everyone!
  • joke: Puns, one-liners, spoonerisms, and every kind of wordplay joke.