punny

English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From pun +‎ -y, possibly influenced by funny.

Adjective

punny (comparative punnier, superlative punniest)

  1. Involving the use of a pun.
  2. (of a person) Fond of puns.
  3. (of a pun) Funny. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
    Synonym: puntastic

Etymology 2

Clipping of punishment +‎ -y

Noun

punny (plural punnies)

  1. (school slang) A punishment.

See also