Definition

A person who creates or enjoys making puns, which are humorous plays on words that have multiple meanings or sound similar.

Example

At the party, he was the best punster, making everyone laugh with his clever wordplay.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy at the party who was such a punster?

Yeah, I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes!

I know, right? His puns were so clever and unexpected.

He definitely knows how to keep the conversation fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Punster → The word is formed from "pun" (originating from the late 17th century, possibly from the word 'pundigrion', meaning a play on words) and the suffix "-ster" (meaning a person who). A punster is a person who plays with words, often creating puns.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who loves to play with words ('pun') and is a person ('-ster') who does this often. This helps you remember that a punster is someone who enjoys making puns.

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