Pawkiness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔːkɪnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pawkiness is a noun meaning The quality of being pawky.
Meaning
The quality of being pawky.
More Meanings
- (Scotland, Northern England, Ireland) Something that is pawky; something arch or shrewd; a subtlety.
Example Sentences
But to wallow in your own phrases, to be rejoiced by the savour of your own shrewd pawkinesses, to feel your rhythm balanced and yet sober – that is a pleasure beyond most, and an inexpensive one at that.
Word Forms
- pawkinesses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poachiness, punkishness, squiffiness, captiousness, petulancy, snipiness.
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