"gussy"

gussy (verb)

- to make more attractive, especially in a showy or gimmicky way

The shopkeepers gussied up their windows displays.

Misuse of English

Teacher: Steven, the clock on the wall is not working,
               but you have a watch. What time is it?
Steven  : 3 o'watch, Sir.

"pun"

pun (noun)

- a clever or humorous use of word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same

We are banking on them lending us the money- no pun intended!

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The Day Off

Two factory worker are talking.
The woman says, "I can make the boss give me the day off."
The man replies, "How would you do that?"
The woman says,"Just wait and see." She then hangs upside-down from the ceiling.
The boys comes and says,"What are you doing?"
The woman replies,"I'm a light bulb."
The boss then says,"You've been working so much that you've gone crazy. I think you need to take the day off."
The man starts to follow her, but the boss says,"Where are you going?"
The man replies,"I'm going home too. I can't work in the dark."

"accede"

accede (verb)

- to agree to a request, proposal, etc.

He acceded to demands for his resignation.

Eating

In a restaurant.

Waiter: What would yo like to eat?
Peter  : I would prefer to read the menu first.
Waiter: If you want to read, go to the library.