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Το καλαμπούρι
Το καλαμπούρι is a quip or gag, usually short and often a pun. Ρίχνω ένα καλαμπούρι, literally to throw a gag, is the natural verb for delivering one. It sits between λογοπαίγνιο, which is strictly wordplay, and αστείο, which is any joke.
Examples in context
Έριξε ένα καλαμπούρι για να σπάσει ο πάγος.
He cracked a gag to break the ice.
Τα καλαμπούρια του είναι πάντα εύστοχα.
His gags are always well aimed.
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