/ ˈpleɪfl; NAmE / adjective
1.
full of fun; wanting to play :
a playful puppy
2.
( of a remark, an action, etc. ) made or done in fun; not serious
SYN light-hearted :
He gave her a playful punch on the arm.
► play·ful·ly / -fəli; NAmE / adverb
► play·ful·ness noun [ U ]