freddura — meaning in English

English meaning

• pun noun A joke that plays on a word's different meanings or on words that sound alike.
• quip noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
• wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
• witticism noun a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

Senses

freddura is used for these senses in English:

• pun A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.
• quip A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
• wit A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
• witticism a witty remark; a bon mot; an epigram; a zinger.

pun — full definition

1. noun A joke that plays on a word's different meanings or on words that sound alike.
2. verb To make a joke by playing on the sound or meaning of words.

quip — full definition

1. noun A short, clever, often slightly cutting remark made quickly in conversation.
2. verb To make such a remark.

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