punny/ˈpʌni/EtymologyFrom pun + -y, possibly influenced by funny.adjResembling a pun; involving the use of a pun.“And though [Terry] Border's overly punny captions fall flat for me, the images themselves exude enough delight to make it all a treat.”Fond of puns.“From Battersea Flower Station to Blonde Dye Bleach, everyone wants to be punny. What's your favourite?”Funny.nounA punishment.