WAGGISH


Meaning of WAGGISH in English

-gish, -gēsh adjective

Etymology: wag (II) + -ish

1. : resembling or characteristic of a wag : sportively or good-humoredly mischievous or roguish : frolicsome

a company of waggish boys — Roger L'Estrange

a waggish disposition

2. : done or made in waggery or for sport : sportive , humorous

a waggish trick

• wag·gish·ly adverb

• wag·gish·ness noun -es

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