ZEUGMA

/ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 21

Scrabble letter values: Z₁₀E₁U₁G₂M₃A₁ = 18

Definition

noun use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect.

Examples

“`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma”

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