Puckishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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puckishly
[ หpสkษชสli ]
playful behavior
Puckishly means in a mischievous or playful manner, often associated with causing slight trouble or playful annoyance. The term derives its meaning from the character Puck in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', who is known for his playful antics and tricks. When used in a sentence, it describes actions that are spirited and cheeky, often intended to amuse rather than harm. It implies a sense of whimsy and lightheartedness.
Synonyms
impishly, jokingly, mischievously, playfully
Examples of usage
- She puckishly teased her brother.
- His puckishly charming smile drew everyone in.
- The kitten played puckishly with the yarn.
- The children laughed puckishly during the prank.
Translations
Translations of the word "puckishly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น travesso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฐเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schalkhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ nakal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ figlarnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท malicieux
๐ช๐ธ travieso
๐น๐ท ลakacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋์ค๋ฝ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกkodolibฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกkodoradostne
๐จ๐ณ ้กฝ็ฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zlobno
๐ฎ๐ธ hrekkjรณttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝัะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฉแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ travieso
Etymology
The word 'puckishly' derives from the noun 'Puck', a character in English folklore that has been perpetuated in the literature of the Renaissance period, especially by William Shakespeare in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Puck is often depicted as a roguish sprite or fairy known for his playful, mischievous nature and knack for trickery. The adverbial form 'puckishly' adopts this sense and suggests behavior that is whimsically mischievous. The usage of the term in literature began to rise in the late 19th century as 'Puck' became a symbol of playful mischief in various works. Over time, 'puckish' has come to describe anyone or anything that embodies this playful spirit, not just the character from folklore.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,732, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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