👉 In linguistics and literature, a punner is an individual who mischievously or playfully attributes humorous significance to something that does not actually have any such significance. This can be done in various ways, including by stating it in jest, making it seem like something it doesn't really mean, or even through humoristic means. In the context of a punner, their behavior is often characterized by their ability to play on words and phrases that are familiar to the listener or reader. They