pun

BrE /pʌn/ AmE /pʌn/

noun en → es

1 JOKE [uncountable] B2

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

  • The pun was so bad that it made everyone groan.

    El juego de palabras era tan malo que hizo que todos gruñeran.

2 TARGET [countable] B1

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

  • The politician was the target of many jokes at the party.

    El político fue el blanco de muchas bromas en la fiesta.