Waggish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Waggish is an adjective meaning witty, jocular, like a wag.
Meaning
witty, jocular, like a wag.
More Meanings
- mischievous, tricky
Example Sentences
[H]ere Pen was immensely waggish, and caused hysteric giggles of delight from the ladies […]
As the time went on and the impenetrable Carrados made no allusion to the case, Carlyle's manner inclined to a waggish commiseration of his host's position.
Synonyms for waggish
Depending on context, synonyms include humorous, humourous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humourous, humorous, droll, waggy, jesty, waggily.
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