 Word play is verbal with the manipulation of

language ( in particular, the sounds and

meanings of words) with the intent to amuse.
 They made use of various logical fallacies and
social and interpersonal manipulations. Forms of
self-deception are described on another
webpage.
 Word play is closely related to word games; that
is, games in which the point is manipulating
words. See also language game for a linguist's
variation.