wordplay
noun/ˈwɜrdˌpleɪ/
Frequency rank: #16,384 most common English word
Meaning
the clever or humorous use of words, often exploiting multiple meanings or similar sounds.
Example sentence
The comedian's routine was full of wordplay, making the audience groan and laugh at the same time.
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