👉 Punnier is a term used in French literature and film, specifically in works by Marcel Proust. It refers to a character who has an odd sense of humor or a quirky personality that often causes confusion or discomfort among others around him. The term was coined by Jules Verne's novel "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and it is often used as a metaphor for the unpredictability and eccentricity of Proust's characters.