punnyとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源 1

From pun +‎ -y, possibly influenced by funny.

形容詞

punny (comparative punnier, superlative punniest)

1. Resembling a pun; 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

関連する語

• punster

語源 2

Clipping of punishment +‎ -y.

名詞

punny (plural punnies)

1. (school slang) A punishment.

参考

• puny – small