waggish
Say it: WAG-ish /ˈwaɡɪʃ/ · adjective
What “waggish” means
Funny in a playful, mischievous way.
More precisely: Humorous in a playful, mischievous way.
Example: “A waggish colleague swapped everyone's desk photos for pictures of Nicolas Cage.”
When to use it
Use it for someone who makes cheeky jokes or harmless comic pranks; it has a slightly old-fashioned flavour.
Similar words
playful, mischievous, impish
Quick check
A colleague puts tiny knitted hats on every stapler to make everyone laugh. Their sense of humour is…
earnest or waggish?
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waggish
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