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Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). Fashion maven to police officer: “That Taser you’re wearing is a stunning piece of equipment.” Post...

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Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). He’s all trussed up with no place to go. Post your own paronomasia on the “Comments” page! Definition...

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Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). Buffet Rule: Just desserts. Post your own paronomasia on the “Comments” page! Definition courtesy of...

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Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). I’m itching for some fuzzy math. No–scratch that! Today, I’m going to satisfy my constant craving by...

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Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). Finally we have somebody who knows the difference between a paratrooper and a parasailor–US Army...

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Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). We always said when the church bell would toll that our faithful pastor had collected another toll on...

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Paronomasia

Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). His face was all puckered up and he was squirming around–it was like he was sitting on a hard old...

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Paronomasia

Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). My porpoise in life is to just squeak bye. Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae”...

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Paronomasia

Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). The hare on my head kept it warm. His big furry legs hung over my ears like earmuffs. His body...

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Paronomasia

Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). My hart was running around in the back yard like he was back on his home turf. My heart went out to...

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Paronomasia

Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). “If you don’t pay your exorcist, you will get repossessed.” I always thought this was really funny....

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Paronomasia

Paronomasia (pa-ro-no-ma’-si-a): Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). “What did the grape say when it got crushed? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.” Ha, hah, ha....

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