ordvits

Swedish

Etymology

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

Noun

ordvits c

  1. wordplay, pun, play on words

See also
  • ordlek
  • vitsord (“certificate; recommendation”)

References
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