punology

The art of studying puns

Girl: How do you know so much about jokes and puns?

Boy: Because I study Punology obviously.

by Lolthatsfunny December 30, 2013

penology

Penology is a section of criminology that deals with the philosophy and practice of various societies in their attempts to repress criminal activities, and satisfy public opinion via an appropriate treatment regime for persons convicted of criminal offenses.

Penology is concerned with the effectiveness of those social processes devised and adopted for the prevention of crime, via the repression or inhibition of criminal intent via the fear of punishment. The study of penology therefore deals with the treatment of prisoners and the subsequent rehabilitation of convicted criminals. It also encompasses aspects of probation (rehabilitation of offenders in the community) as well as penitentiary science relating to the secure detention and retraining of offenders committed to secure institutions.

Penology concerns many topics and theories, including those concerning prisons (prison reform, prisoner abuse, prisoners' rights, and recidivism), as well as theories of the purposes of punishment (deterrence, retribution, incapacitation and rehabilitation). Contemporary penology concerns itself mainly with criminal rehabilitation and prison management. The word seldom applies to theories and practices of punishment in less formal environments such as parenting, school and workplace correctional measures.

by yyuryyubicuryy4me August 12, 2018

pwnology

The study of pure pwnage. This can be taken as an online course to learn the uber-micro used by such greats as teh_pwnerer, teh_masterer and fpsdoug. Such skill is usually unattainable, and should only be undertaken by those devout to the online gaming community.

Guy #1: Wow, how'd you get to be so good at Warcraft?
Guy #2: 1 700k pwnology 45 my und3rgr4d. xD

by Maxwood April 26, 2006

punologist

A player of words, a mangler of the English language. Best avoided.

Yankee Dude: Hey Limey! What's propaganda?
Limey Dude (closet punologist): A real male goose! (runs away)
ie. Proper Gander. (ie. male goose)
Now Do You Get It?

by The Occupant February 28, 2008

Pugology

The scientific study of fighting.

As he was a skilled Pugologist, he immediately knew the failings of the young fighter.

by mystyc January 3, 2004

Puntology

The study of everything associated with Puntland, including its geology, geography, its Harti population, and its nearby seas, such as Guardafui Channel (marinka gardafuul)

she's taking lessons in Puntology

by readyforthemoon55 October 1, 2019