What does waggery mean?
Waggery means Droll behaviour characteristic of a wag..
Waggery
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Droll behaviour characteristic of a wag..
Definitions by Sense
- Droll behaviour characteristic of a wag.
- (countable) A droll remark or jest.
Example Sentences
Earnestly bent upon fulfilling the weighty, nay solemn, responsibilities of his office at all hazard, even at the risk of so far neglecting his parliamentary duties as to appear upon the division-list less frequently than any of his colleagues, Sir John Pakington wore the wooden spoon at the whitebait dinner, though with an air of waggery — almost as a decoration.
Synonyms for waggery
Antonyms for waggery
Related Words
Word Forms
- waggeries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for waggery?
Common synonyms include drollery, waggishness.
What is the opposite of waggery?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use waggery in a sentence?
Earnestly bent upon fulfilling the weighty, nay solemn, responsibilities of his office at all hazard, even at the risk of so far neglecting his parliamentary duties as to appear upon the division-list less frequently than any of his colleagues, Sir John Pakington wore the wooden spoon at the whitebait dinner, though with an air of waggery — almost as a decoration.
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