wordplay

[US]/'wɜːdpleɪ/
[UK]/'wɝdple/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. verbalt kvik; en form for sproglig leg, der involverer smart og humoristisk manipulation af ord og betydninger.
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Phrases & Collocations

clever wordplay

listig ordspil

humorous wordplay

humoristisk ordspil

Example Sentences

'' Aware that these Irish peasants have died, as he puts it, ''in the dark,'' Dixon is also aware of both the sonorousness of his wordplay and the excitement it gives him to use it.

''Bevidst om at disse irske bønder er døde, som han siger, ''i mørket,'' er Dixon også bevidst om både ordspillets klangfuldhed og den begejstring det giver ham at bruge det.

She is known for her clever wordplay in her writing.

Hun er kendt for sit intelligente ordspil i hendes skrivning.

The comedian's jokes are full of witty wordplay.

Komikerens jokes er fyldt med kvikke ordspil.

The author's wordplay adds depth to the story.

Forfatterens ordspil tilføjer dybde til historien.

I enjoy wordplay in poetry.

Jeg nyder ordspil i poesi.

His wordplay always keeps the audience entertained.

Hans ordspil holder altid publikum underholdt.

The wordplay in the advertisement was clever and memorable.

Ordspillet i reklamen var smart og mindeværdigt.

The wordplay in that song's lyrics is brilliant.

Ordspillet i den sangs tekster er genialt.

The playwright's wordplay added humor to the play.

Skuespillerens ordspil tilføjede humor til stykket.

The wordplay in the novel made it more engaging.

Ordspillet i romanen gjorde den mere engagerende.

The poet's wordplay creates a sense of playfulness in the poem.

Digterens ordspil skaber en følelse af legende i digtet.

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