pun
BrE /pʌn/ AmE /pʌn/
noun en → es
a joke based on a word or phrase having two meanings, or the same meaning as another similar-sounding word
chiste de doble sentido, juego de palabras
Collocations play on words
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The pun was so bad that it made everyone groan.
El juego de palabras era tan malo que hizo que todos gruñeran.
the person or thing at which an attack, criticism, etc. is directed; the intended victim of a joke or trick
objetivo, blanco
Collocations target of criticism
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The politician was the target of many jokes at the party.
El político fue el blanco de muchas bromas en la fiesta.