[1960–65; pun + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1960–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: buyback, parvovirus, power play, proxemics, zip code-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'punny' in a sentence
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Not only was it funny, it was punny!
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It was satirical, mawkish, groaningly punny - and incredibly funny.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The cosy, punny names are as infuriating as cushions with faces.