As adjectives the difference between putrid and punny
is that putrid is rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction while punny is involving the use of a pun.
putrid
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.
of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.
Vile, disgusting.
morally corrupt
totally objectionable
Usage notes
* Nouns to which "putrid" is often applied: smell, odor, flesh, matter, meat.
Synonyms
* malodorous
Related terms
* putrefaction
* putrescence
* putrescent
* putrid fever
* putrid sore throat
* putrify
See also
* rotten
* foul
* odor
Anagrams
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punny
English
Adjective
(er)
Involving the use of a pun.
(of a person) Who makes puns.
See also
* puny – small