ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include poachiness, punkishness, squiffiness, captiousness, petulancy, snipiness.

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