Word-play Definition

noun

Used other than as an idiom: see word,‎ play.

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A technique in which the nature of the words used become part of the subject of the work, such as puns, phonetic mix-ups such as spoonerisms, obscure words and meanings, clever rhetorical excursions, oddly formed sentences, and telling character names.

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Other Word Forms of Word-play

Noun

Singular:
word-play
Plural:
word plays

Word-play Sentence Examples

  • Goodall's infectious tunes which included light opera and modern musical theater numbers - were complemented by dazzling word play from Hart.

  • Elsewhere, analysts often show a penchant for word play to get a point across.

  • I told her they were tulips; but of course she didn't understand the word-play.

  • Compulsive punsters, their name is a word-play on a Spanish department store and the slang for âI stealâ.

  • It 's all down to word play and the ability to catch the judges ' eye with simple phrases or snappy slogans.

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Words Starting With

WWOWOR

Words Ending With

YAYLAY

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word-play

Words Starting With W and Ending With Y

Starts With W & Ends With YStarts With WO & Ends With YStarts With W & Ends With AY

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With W9 Letter Words Ending With Y