ordvits

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of ord (“word”) +‎ vits (“joke”). Compare with German wortwitz. According to SAOB attested since 1926.

Noun

ordvits c

a pun, a play on words

See also

ordlek
vitsord (“certificate; recommendation”)

References

ordvits in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)

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