Waggery: meaning, definitions and examples

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waggery

 

[ หˆwรฆษกษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal humor

Waggery refers to the act of playful teasing or jesting. It embodies a sense of light-hearted fun often found in witty banter among friends or in a jovial atmosphere. The term is closely associated with good-natured mockery and is intended to amuse rather than offend. Waggery can manifest as puns, playful sarcasm, or light-hearted repartee.

Synonyms

banter, jesting, joking, teasing.

Examples of usage

  • Their waggery made the evening enjoyable.
  • He indulged in a bit of waggery at the dinner table.
  • Her waggery made her the life of the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "waggery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น engano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรคuschung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszustwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉๆฌบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tromperie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ engaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aldatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ž„์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌบ้ช—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aldatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ engaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'waggery' has its roots in the late Middle English term 'wagge', which means to move lightly and swiftly. This term itself comes from the Old English 'wagian', meaning 'to sway or wave'. Over time, 'waggery' evolved to describe not just physical movement but also the playful and jestful behavior often associated with such lively actions. The notion of playful teasing or joking is deep-seated in English culture, where wit and humor are valued. The term has a somewhat rare usage in modern English but can still be found in literary contexts, emphasizing light-hearted mockery. It captures the spirit of conviviality and amiable jesting, which is a hallmark of social gatherings and friendly interactions.