punning

IPA(Pronunciation)

That makes or uses a pun.

Japanese Meaning

洒落や言葉遊びを行う、つまり冗談やユーモラスな表現をすること

Her punning commentary at the wedding reception had everyone both cringing and chuckling.

結婚披露宴での彼女のダジャレ混じりのコメントは、皆をしかめさせたりくすっと笑わせたりした。

Sense（1）

That makes or uses a pun.

The spoonerism "Burly Chassis" is a punning reference to Shirley Bassey's voluptuous figure.