waggery

A noun referring to playful or mischievous behavior, or a quaint and amusing jest.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее игривое или озорное поведение, а также забавную шутку.esSustantivo que denota un comportamiento juguetón o travieso, así como una broma divertida o chistosa.frNom désignant un comportement espiègle ou malicieux, ainsi qu'une plaisanterie amusante.deSubstantiv, das scherzhaftes, mutwilliges oder schelmisches Verhalten bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit Spaß und Streichen.ptSubstantivo que designa comportamento travesso ou brincalhão, assim como uma piada ou brincadeira divertida.zh名词，指嬉戏、顽皮或淘气的行为，也指有趣的玩笑或恶作剧。arاسم يدل على السلوك المرح أو المؤذِ أو المازح، وكذلك على المزحة أو الطرفة.

1. Waggish behavior C2 formal british

   Playful or mischievous behavior, often characterized by joking or teasing.

   • His constant waggery made him the life of the party.
   • The children's waggery was harmless but annoying to the teacher.
   • She was known for her waggery and quick wit.

   ruШутливое поведениеesConducta juguetona o bromistafrEspièglerie, plaisanteriedeSchelmereiptComportamento brincalhãozh嬉闹行为arالسلوك المرح

   同义词: badinagebanterdrolleryfacetiousnessfoolingjestingjocularityjokingmischievousnessplayfulnessraillerysportivenessteasingwaggishness

   反义词: earnestnessgravityseriousnesssolemnity

2. A quaint and amusing jest C2 formal british

   A clever, amusing, or whimsical joke or remark.

   • He told a waggery that had everyone laughing.
   • The old man's waggery was full of wisdom and humor.
   • Her waggery about the situation lightened the mood.

   ruШуткаesbroma ingeniosa y divertidafrPlaisanterie facétieusedeScherzptPiadazh诙谐玩笑arمزحة بارعة

   同义词: drolleryjapejokepleasantryquipsallywhimsywitticism

• waggeries plural form
• waggeries' possessive plural form
• waggery's possessive singular form