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wordplay in Portuguese

wordplay in Portuguese is trocadilho, jogo de palavras — wordplay means clever or humorous use of words, such as puns or double meanings.

wordplay in Portuguese

trocadilho
noun
A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.
jogo de palavras
noun
A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.

What does "wordplay" mean?

  1. noun Clever or humorous use of words, such as puns or double meanings.
    "The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay."
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wordplay in a sentence

  • The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay.
  • The headline used wordplay to grab readers' attention.

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What is "wordplay" in Portuguese?

"wordplay" in Portuguese is trocadilho, jogo de palavras. wordplay means: Clever or humorous use of words, such as puns or double meanings.

How do you use "wordplay" in a sentence?

Example: "The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay." In Portuguese, "wordplay" is trocadilho, jogo de palavras.

Are there other ways to say "wordplay" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "wordplay": trocadilho, jogo de palavras.

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