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waggish

adjective/ˈwæɡɪʃ/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
LiteraryRegister

Given to or characterised by mischievous, playful humour.

A waggish note taped to the fridge promised dire consequences for anyone touching the last biscuit.

Similar: jocular, droll, impish

Origin: From wag, a habitual joker, of uncertain origin.

Topic: playfulness in General English

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