1. A humorous use of words that have multiple meanings or sound similar
   "I do it for the wordplay of it";
   - pun, punning, paronomasia, play on words

1. Witty or clever manipulation of words or language, often using puns or double meanings
   "The comedian's routine was full of clever word play"

Derived forms: wordplays, word plays

Type of: caper [informal], frolic, fun, gambol, play, romp, sport

Encyclopedia: Wordplay