waggish
pronunciation
How to pronounce waggish in British English:
UK [ˈwægɪʃ]
How to pronounce waggish in American English:
US [ˈwæɡɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- witty or joking
Word Origin
- waggish (adj.)
- "willing to make a fool of oneself, and fond of doing so to others," 1580s, from wag (n.) + -ish. Related: Waggishly; waggishness.
Example
- 1. Waggish behavior or spirit ; drollery .
- 2. Waggish remarks , tricks , youngsters .
- 3. Muskrat castle as the house has been facetiously named by some waggish officer - james fenimore cooper .
- 4. During this melancholy pause , the turnkey read his newspaper with a waggish look .