mid-15c., action of steering, from steer (v.) + -age. Meaning part of a ship in front of the chief cabin is from 1610s; originally where the steering apparatus of the ship was, it retained the name after the introduction of the deck wheel in early 18c.; hence meaning section of a ship with the cheapest accommodations, first recorded 1804.
What does the word âpungentâ mean? Itâs a noun referring to the area of town where immigrants from one nation live. Itâs an adjective meaning something that has an intensely heavy smell. Itâs a verb meaning to act out in a sudden and emotional outburst. Itâs an adverb meaning to do something elegantly or with great class.
Report Abuse. A pun is when you make a joke about something. Pun 'intended' or no pun intended is used when you might be talking about something and make a reference to something your talking about that can be taken in a joking way. If someone says pun intended they meant to make the joke, unintended they did not mean to make a joke, even though they did.