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corky

corky

4 7.0
Lively and slightly odd in a way that makes people smile
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔrki/
: 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
22 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
19 3.2

Full of cheerful energy and excitement

is similarly lively but adds a slight odd or quirky tone
zany
vscorky
14 7.6

Funny and odd in a silly way that makes people laugh

keeps charm milder and less extreme than wild eccentricity
droll
vscorky
11 7.7

Funny in a quiet, odd way that makes you smile

is more lively and playful rather than mainly odd amusement
wiggy
vscorky
  • Slang
5 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
5 6.0

Lively and full of fun, making people laugh

is livelier but less oddly charming than exuberant fun
ducky
vscorky
  • Archaic
4 8.1

Cute and cheerful in a way that makes people smile

is more playfully odd and amusing rather than simply cute
chirpy
vscorky
  • Informal
4 3.1

Feeling happy and full of energy

adds a faint oddness and charming playfulness beyond simple cheer
roguish
vscorky
3 6.7

Showing playful, friendly mischief

is more softly odd and amusing rather than boldly mischievous
rascally
vscorky
  • Informal
2 6.8

Playful and mildly naughty in a way that makes people laugh

is milder and more odd-charming than outright teasing
piquant
vscorky
2 8.0

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

is more whimsically odd and playful rather than mainly stimulating
spanky
vscorky
  • Informal
1 8.1

Looking bright and stylish and making people feel lively and cheerful

focuses more on quirky charm than fashionable liveliness
chippy
vscorky
  • UK
1 7.7

Being lively and cheerful, often a little cheeky

is more about odd charm than mild cheekiness
chappy
vscorky
  • UK
1 8.1

Happy and full of energy

is more slightly odd and amusing than merely cheerful
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
pixieish
vscorky
1 8.2

Being playful and slightly naughty like a small friendly fairy

is more gently odd and pleasant than trick oriented
larky
vscorky
  • UK
1 7.4

Playful and silly in a way that makes people laugh

is more gently odd and charming rather than just joking
pixyish
vscorky
  • UK
1 8.2

Playful and a little naughty like a small fairy

is a bit more broadly odd and charming than elfin play
scampish
vscorky
1 6.3

Acting playful and slightly naughty, often doing small harmless tricks

leans more toward quirky charm than clear rascal behavior
pippy
vscorky
  • Informal
8.1

Being full of energy and cheerful

carries more gentle odd charm rather than plain energy
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
∞ 1.4

Calm and focused, not playful or joking

somber
  • US
1 4.2

Dark and dull in color, not bright

How Playful

zany
14 7.6
corky
4 7.0
playful
72 1.6
cheerful
99 1.0
serious
∞ 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.