Another Word For Pun intended

Meaning

"Pun intended" is a phrase used to indicate that a pun or play on words was intentionally made. When someone uses this phrase, they are clarifying that any double meanings or humorous implications in their statement were deliberate and not accidental. It often serves to highlight the cleverness or wit of the statement.

Synonyms

• Wordplay intentional
• Deliberate pun
• Intentional play on words

Antonyms

• Accidental meaning
• Unintentional ambiguity
• Non-deliberate statement

Etymology

The word "pun" comes from the late 17th century and is derived from the word "pun," which refers to a play on words that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similarity in sound. The expression "pun intended" is formed by combining "pun" with "intended," which comes from the Latin "intendere," meaning "to stretch towards" or "to aim."

Examples

1. "The baker used a lot of flour in his cake, and when he said it rose to the occasion, pun intended!"
2. "I told my friend that she should be more positive and she replied, 'You mean, like the voltage? Pun intended!'"
3. "When the librarian said she couldn't find any books on paranoia, I said, 'They’re just avoiding you, pun intended.'"