Beloved for their buttery texture and begrudged for their notoriously fleeting ripeness, avocados are as iconic as they are unpredictable. But this trendy, nutty-flavored fruit isn’t just a social media star—it’s got deep roots and a cheeky history. Once known as ahuacatl (the Nahuatl word for “testicle”), avocados have long been associated with fertility and indulgence—and yes, the innuendo writes itself.
With this in mind, it’s no wonder they’ve inspired an avalanche of avocado puns and become a mainstay in flirty food pickup lines. Equal parts smooth and extra, they’re proof that good taste and great wordplay never go out of style. Read on for 25 of our favorite food puns.
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Avocado puns
- This guacamole isn’t just good—it’s avocado this world!
- I have lots of extra avocados. You want one? Havocado!
- How much do I love guacamole? Avocadon’t get me started!
- My baby brother already loves guacamole. He’s an avo-kiddo!
- To make an avocado disappear, say “Avocadabra!”
- The number of units in one guacaMOLE of any substance: “Avocadro’s Number.”
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Funny avocado one-liners
- I tried to make guacamole with an unripe avocado. It was pit-iful.
- It’s OK, guacamole. I’m extra too.
- I’m trying to learn how to find a ripe avocado. It’s not that hard.
- I just want to avo good time!
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Guacamole puns
- It’s 5 o’clock—guactail hour!
- I found a perfectly ripe avocado. It was so good, it guaced my world!
- When I was asked if I preferred burritos or tacos, I didn’t know how to answer. I was stuck between a guac and a hard place.
- I tried to put so much dip on my chip, it broke in half. It was guac-ward.
- My dad is teaching me to make guacamole. He says I’m a chip off the old guac.
- My new shoes have avocados on them—time to go for a guac!
- Two avocados got into a fight. It was a guaca-melee.
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Avocado jokes
- What did the taco say to the guacamole?
“Avocado crush on you.”
- What do you call an overly affectionate avocado?
An avocuddle!
- How do avocado officers communicate?
They use guacie-talkies!
- What’s an avocado’s favorite musical theater song?
“It’s a Hard Guac Life.”
- And what do you say to an avocado after they perform a fabulous rendition of it?
“Bravocado!”
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