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corky

corky

7.0
Lively and slightly odd in a way that makes people smile
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔrki/
translation icon : divertido
  • She has a corky sense of humor that always surprises her friends.

So for example, if she mentions liking a Corky TV show, you could say I'm not sure if we can be friends if you keep watching that.

Examples

  • His stories always have a corky twist that makes everyone laugh.

  • The party had a corky atmosphere with games and quirky decorations.

  • They're usually brown to black, maybe a little bit red, and they look Corky and kind of sunken.

  • So for example, if she mentions liking a Corky TV show, you could say I'm not sure if we can be friends if you keep watching that.

    Apollonia Ponti

Synonyms

saucy
vscorky
  • Informal
21 5.8

Being playful and a little rude in a way that teases people

is friendlier and more charming rather than boldly cheeky
bubbly
vscorky
20 3.2

Full of cheerful energy and excitement

is similarly lively but adds a slight odd or quirky tone
zany
vscorky
12 7.6

Funny and odd in a silly way that makes people laugh

keeps charm milder and less extreme than wild eccentricity
droll
vscorky
8 7.7

Funny in a quiet, odd way that makes you smile

is more lively and playful rather than mainly odd amusement
ducky
vscorky
  • Archaic
6 8.1

Cute and cheerful in a way that makes people smile

is more playfully odd and amusing rather than simply cute
roguish
vscorky
3 6.7

Showing playful, friendly mischief

is more softly odd and amusing rather than boldly mischievous
wiggy
vscorky
  • Slang
3 9.3

Strange and amusing in how a person or thing looks and acts

is more softly amusing and charming rather than strongly eccentric
rollicking
vscorky
2 6.0

Lively and full of fun, making people laugh

is livelier but less oddly charming than exuberant fun
chirpy
vscorky
  • Informal
2 3.1

Feeling happy and full of energy

adds a faint oddness and charming playfulness beyond simple cheer
rascally
vscorky
  • Informal
1 6.8

Playful and mildly naughty in a way that makes people laugh

is milder and more odd-charming than outright teasing
chippy
vscorky
  • UK
1 7.7

Being lively and cheerful, often a little cheeky

is more about odd charm than mild cheekiness
piquant
vscorky
1 8.0

A lively, slightly surprising quality that makes comments or people interesting

is more whimsically odd and playful rather than mainly stimulating
pranky
vscorky
  • Informal
1 7.7

Shows playful energy and plays small tricks to surprise people

is more gently odd and charming rather than prank focused
chappy
vscorky
  • UK
1 8.1

Happy and full of energy

is more slightly odd and amusing than merely cheerful
larky
vscorky
  • UK
7.4

Playful and silly in a way that makes people laugh

is more gently odd and charming rather than just joking
scampish
vscorky
6.3

Acting playful and slightly naughty, often doing small harmless tricks

leans more toward quirky charm than clear rascal behavior
pixieish
vscorky
8.2

Being playful and slightly naughty like a small friendly fairy

is more gently odd and pleasant than trick oriented
pixyish
vscorky
  • UK
8.2

Playful and a little naughty like a small fairy

is a bit more broadly odd and charming than elfin play
pippy
vscorky
  • Informal
8.1

Being full of energy and cheerful

carries more gentle odd charm rather than plain energy
spanky
vscorky
  • Informal
8.1

Looking bright and stylish and making people feel lively and cheerful

focuses more on quirky charm than fashionable liveliness
pícaro
vscorky
  • Literature
9.9

Playfully naughty in a way that shows teasing or flirtation

is more gently odd and amusing without strong flirtation

Antonyms

serious
452 1.4

Calm and focused, not playful or joking

somber
  • US
4 4.2

Dark and dull in color, not bright

How Playful

zany
12 7.6
corky
7.0
playful
79 1.6
cheerful
111 1.0
serious
452 1.4

Surface Forms

corky positive

Morphology

corky = cork (opaque) = cork + y

The word 'corky' is derived from 'cork' with the suffix '-y', but the meaning of having a lively or odd quality is not directly related to the substance cork.

Etymology

Corky can also be remembered with cork, which bounces and floats, giving a picture of something lively, playful, or a little odd. So calling someone 'corky' suggests they are bouncy and charmingly strange.