puckish
Say it: PUK-ish /ˈpʌkɪʃ/ · adjective
What “puckish” means
Playfully mischievous, with a cheeky sense of fun.
More precisely: Playful in a mischievous way.
When to use it
Use it for a cheeky grin, playful trick or mischievous personality; it often sounds affectionate and slightly literary.
Memory trick
Puck is a mischievous spirit in English folklore: picture his cheeky grin.
Similar words
impish, mischievous, elfin
Where it comes from
From Puck, the mischievous sprite of English folklore, famous from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Quick check
With a cheeky grin, your friend moves your garden gnome into your bicycle basket as a harmless surprise. They're being…
puckish or malicious?
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