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Definition of punster

punster

/ˈpʌnstər/
pun · ster
Plural:punsters
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• noun

1

A person who is fond of making puns or who frequently engages in humorous wordplay.

Example

"My uncle is a habitual punster who can turn almost any dinner-table topic into a clever play on words."

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punker
punky
punny
punster
punt
punter
puny

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, formed from the noun 'pun' (of uncertain origin, possibly a clipping of obsolete Italian 'puntiglio' meaning 'fine point' or 'quibble') combined with the Old English agent suffix '-ster'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Punster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/punster
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