waggery

/'wægəri/

Thân thiện

The comedian's waggery had the entire audience laughing.

Definition

Noun: 1. Humorous or playful behavior, especially of a mischievous kind: The act or practice of making jokes or playful remarks; jesting or teasing conduct. 2. A witty or amusing jest or remark: A specific instance of playful or mischievous humor; a joke or quip.

Examples

• His constant waggery made him the life of the party, though sometimes his jokes went too far.
• The article was written with a tone of lighthearted waggery, poking fun at the absurdities of modern life.
• She responded to his teasing with a bit of good-natured waggery of her own.
• The old comedian was known for his sharp waggeries and clever wordplay.

Advanced Usage

• "A touch of waggery": This phrase describes a slight or subtle element of playful humor in someone's manner or in a piece of writing.
  • The professor's lectures were informative but always included a touch of waggery to keep students engaged.

Variants and Related Words

• Wag (noun, archaic): A person who is habitually fond of making jokes; a humorist or joker.
• Waggish (adjective): Characterized by or inclined to waggery; playful and mischievous in a humorous way.
  • He gave a waggish grin before delivering the punchline.

Synonyms

• Jesting: The act of saying or doing things for amusement; joking.
• Buffoonery: Ridiculous but amusing behavior; clowning.
• Drollery: The quality of being oddly or whimsically amusing.
• Mischief: Playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children.

Antonyms

• Solemnity: The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
• Gravity: Seriousness or importance of manner.
• Sobriety: The state of being serious, solemn, or subdued.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a quaint and amusing jest
2. waggish behavior

Từ đồng nghĩa

• drollery
• waggishness