P U N S WHAT IS A PUN?

WHAT IS A PUN? A word play suggesting, with humorous intent, the different meanings of one word or the use of two or more words similar in sound but different in meaning. (From Poetry Glossary) A play on words, sometimes on different senses of the same word and sometimes on the similar sense or sound of different words.

From Grammar Dictionary: pun A humorous substitution of words that are alike in sound but different in meaning, as in this passage from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll: “And how many hours a day did you do lessons?” said Alice, in a hurry to change the subject. “Ten hours the first day,” said the Mock Turtle, “nine the next, and so on.” “What a curious plan!” exclaimed Alice. “That's the reason they're called lessons,” the Gryphon remarked: “because they lessen from day to day.”

Puns written by Kids! Why did the kid bring scissors to school? So he could cut class. Written by Anglela, age 11 - Tom Swifities Link

Pun Fun! How do mountains hear? With mountaineers. Written Dave, age 10- Tom Swifities Link

Pun Fun! What was the reporter doing at the ice cream shop? Getting the scoop! Tom Swifities Link

Pun Fun! How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste. Tom Swifities Link

Pun Fun! Why did the spider go to the computer? To check his web site. Written by Rachel - Tom Swifities Link

Pun Fun! Why is a crossword puzzle like a quarrel? Because one word leads to another. (Joseph Rosenbloom

Pun Fun! What did the big toe say to the little toe?" There's a big heel following us. (Kid's Jokes)