The Puns-itive Etymology Page

Punderstanding the Origins

Pun

Pun: A word that is a play on words. Origin: Ancient Punderland, where our ancestors used wordplay to confuse their enemies and win battles. Example: "Why was the cat in a bad mood? Because it was pundered."

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Etymology

Etymology: The study of word origins. Origin: Ancient Greece, where philosophers used wordplay to confuse their enemies and win battles. Example: "The word 'etymology' comes from the Greek words 'etymon' (meaning 'true sense') and 'logos' (meaning 'word')."

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