waggishness

/'wægiʃnis/

Thân thiện

He shared a waggishness that made everyone at the table laugh.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. waggish behavior

Từ đồng nghĩa

• waggery