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Daffynition




A daffynition is a Pun format involving the reinterpretation of an existing word, on the basis that it sounds like another word (or group of words). They are similar to Transpositional Puns , but often much less complex and easier to create.
Some daffynitions may be cheap puns, but others can be clever, such as "raisins=the wrath of grapes". A subclass of daffynition is the goofinition which relies strictly on literal associations and correct spellings, such as "lobster=a weak tennis player".

Under the name Uxbridge English Dictionary making up daffynitions is a popular game on the BBC Radio 4 Comedy Quiz Show '' I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue .


Examples

  • is. (all arms)

  • rainstorm. (big-a-mist)

  • 's Garden . (doc yard)

  • : To take a flea out to dinner. (dine-a-mite)

  • : A flaming elf. (imp-alight)

  • : Italian suppositories. (in-you-end-os)

  • . (hobo)

  • : Two doctors. (pair of docs) OR Where one ties two boats. (Pair of docks)

  • : Too far to see. (past your eyes)

  • . (proper gander)

  • : A rude shrew. (shrew + rude)

  • : An ice-skating shrew. (shrew + rink)

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