wordplay

UK
/ˈwɜːdpleɪ/
US
/ˈwɝːdpleɪ/

Translations

wordplaynoun
игра слов
The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay.
Выступление комика было полно остроумной игры слов.
Additional translations
игра словесная
Synonyms
play on words
double entendre
wordplayadjective
UK
/ˈwɜːdpleɪ/
US
/ˈwɝːdpleɪ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "wordplay puzzle")

Definitions

wordplaynoun
The witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.
The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay that had the audience laughing throughout the show.
wordplayadjective
Relating to, characterized by, or involving wordplay.
She enjoys solving wordplay riddles in her spare time.