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punily

/pjuːnɪli/ adverb · British & US
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What does punily mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that is done or achieved in a playful or humorous way, often by exploiting multiple meanings of a word or phrase.

Example

"She spoke punily about the politician's latest gaffe."

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