42 Hilarious Pun Costumes for a Punny Halloween 2024

Have great pun on Halloween with these DIY ideas for adults, kids, groups and more.

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It takes a witty and clever mind to truly appreciate (and come up with) a good pun. In fact, in most cases the more akin it is to a bad dad joke, the more laughs you’re bound to get. But in any case, there’s never a better time to pull out a good pun, or in this case a punny costume, than on Halloween.

On a holiday that is dedicated to larger-than-life characters, gore and all things spooky, you’ll definitely stand out from the crowd when donning one of the ideas on our cheeky and cheesy pun Halloween costumes list. Several of these options work well as group or couples costumes and will be sure to garner a chuckle or two.

Plus, if you’re someone who has waited until the last minute to try to pull an outfit together, many of these ideas are easy to DIY or feature items that are already in your closet. No matter your choice, just remember Halloween is all about having a gourd time!

A costume that's easy to put together (and easy to convince your partner to dress up as with you), grab a great suit and a red dress to quickly turn into Johnny Cash and his ring of fire. Top it off with an actual hula-hoop decorated with orange and red tulle, or just buy one.

SHOP RING OF FIRE

Now, to make this a couples costume, just have your S.O dress up as a cat... perhaps a zombie one.

Lauren from The Thinking Closet blog pulled out all the stops for these Disney-themed pun costumes. From Taco Belle to Prince Charming and Minnie M & M!

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SHOP YELLOW BALL GOWN

Be festive and comfortable with this easy as can be idea that is literally just a hilarious t-shirt.

If you're known in the group as having a bit of a potty mouth, well, then, here's a very appropriate costume.

While this costume may be a little on the nose, the mask paired with the runner's outfit is sure to be a conversation starter at any Halloween party.

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If cash rules everything around you, this inflatable costume will be just the thing you need for Halloween. It features a bull with a dollar sign attached to its head. Though, be sure you have eight AA batteries on hand to power the built-in dual blowers that make it blow up.

Throw together this quick costume with a paper crown and a black and white shirt. Add some pom poms and pipe cleaners to create the antennae.

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SHOP CROWN

Everyone will get a kick out of this costume. It's one-size fits all, and you can wear whatever you want underneath it.

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Pulling off this costume will be a piece of cake. Literally! It comes in one slice so you can easily wear it over your clothes.

Don't retire those cat ears just yet. Put them to work with this punny rendition of a cat burglar. Add your own tail, mask and paws to complete the look.

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SHOP CAT EARS

This last-minute costume is sure to win over even the most passionate pun lovers. If you don't have time to buy, you can draw on any old orange shirt you have at home.

Have a green thumb? Well, you can dress up like a literal greenhouse this year. You can DIY this awesome (not to mention, easy) costume with iron-ons to shorten your crafting time.

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This easy, affordable DIY option will certainly get laughs from all the E. L. James fans in the room.

SHOP BLACK SHIRTS

People won't believe how much dough you're bringing to the party this year. Don't forget: After a long night out, you can eat the bread!

SHOP GOLD MEDALS

So costume parties aren't really your thing? Go as a party pooper! The best part is that your local drugstore probably has party hats and small balloons at the ready.

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You're sure to be the main attraction of any costume party in this look. See what we did there.

If you're pregnant, turn your growing belly into a clever costume by making a wearable DIY oven.

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This pun is a bit of a groaner, but you can't let that get you down — you have to show enthusiasm for #TeamCeiling!

SHOP POM POMS

Calling all coffee lovers! Add your own twist to this morning routine staple with your own hat and scarf (although this costume comes with a pair!).

Yaa Bofah is an editorial fellow at Good Housekeeping. She is a freelance illustrator and created original cover art for The Fashion Bomb Daily’s first e-book series. She enjoys supporting philanthropic endeavors and being an advocate for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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