"punnily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more punnily [comparative], most punnily [superlative]
Etymology: From punny + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|punny|ly}} punny + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} punnily (comparative more punnily, superlative most punnily)
  1. In a punny manner.
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