–noun 1. the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.

For example:

Ann: (tells a joke)

Dan: You’re so punny!

A list of puns for your perusal can be found here:

http://smsjokes.atspace.com/puns.html

Here’s an example: “Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He’s all right now.” See the websites below for more help.

The Jester replied “No noose is good noose” and died happy.

It is that kind of play on words.

If you want the eleven dollar word that you can pull out to impress people at parties its “paranomasia.”