waggishness
- noun
- /ˈwæɡɪʃnəs/
- Literature
:
jocosidad
- Despite the serious topic, his waggishness kept the discussion light-hearted.
Examples
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Also, ventures into the imponderable could trigger waggishness, and the generally sedate editorial pages of New York.
Academic text (1999) -
Her waggishness always brightens up the room during dull meetings.
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The comedian's waggishness made the audience burst into laughter.
Synonyms
1
8.0
A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people laugh
1
8.6
A short funny remark or action that makes people smile
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2.7
A thing that makes people laugh
1
6.7
A playful, slightly naughty act like a small joke or trick
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5.0
The ability to make quick clever remarks that make people laugh
1
7.8
A habit of making playful jokes about serious things
1
7.4
A quality that makes people laugh
Playful acts that tease people in a friendly way
To joke and be playful in a friendly way that makes people smile
A playful, teasing way of behaving that surprises people
A playful habit of doing mischief or telling small lies that amuses people
A playful, imaginative way of acting or creating that seems unusual and unpredictable
Being amusing in a slightly odd and unexpected way
Being funny in a way that makes people laugh
Antonyms
How Playful
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3.2
34
2.7
- Literature
- Archaic
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8.6
8
2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word waggishness comes from the simple word wag, which means 'to move' or 'shake' and was used for a playful 'person who jokes', like a dog 'wagging' its tail to show fun. So, waggishness means being playful and joking in a light, teasing way.