| Main Entry: | play on words |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | humorous ambiguous use of word or phrase |
Synonyms: |
bon mot, double entendre, double meaning, equivocalness, jeu de mots, pun, wordplay |
| Main Entry: | allusion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | indirect reference; hint |
Synonyms: |
casual remark, charge, citation, connotation, denotation, figure of speech, implication, imputation, incidental mention, indication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, intimation, mention, play on words, quotation, remark, statement, suggestion |
| Notes: | allusion is an 'indirect mention,' illusion is 'false impression,' and delusion is 'deception' which is much stronger than illusion |
Antonyms: |
reality |