waggishness
/'wægiʃnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being waggish; playful, mischievous, or jocular humor: "Waggishness" refers to a lighthearted, teasing, or jesting manner, often characterized by clever or witty remarks intended to amuse rather than offend.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His constant waggishness made him the life of the party.
- The article was written with a tone of gentle waggishness.
- She appreciated his waggishness, as it lightened the mood of the serious meeting.
Advanced Usage
- "with an air of waggishness": in a manner suggesting playful mischief.
- He delivered the news with an air of waggishness, leaving everyone unsure if he was serious.
Variants and Related Words
- Waggish (adj): characterized by or given to playful, mischievous, or humorous behavior.
- He is known for his waggish comments.
- Wag (n, archaic): a person who makes jokes; a humorist.
- He played the part of the court wag.
Synonyms
- Jocularity: fun-loving, humorous behavior.
- Mischievousness: playful misbehavior or teasing.
- Drollery: quaint or amusing quality.
- Playfulness: lighthearted fun.
Related Idioms
- A twinkle of waggishness in one's eye: a look that suggests one is about to say or do something playful or mischievous.
- He agreed to the plan, but there was a twinkle of waggishness in his eye that made me suspicious.
Noun
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waggish behavior
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