Definition

In a playful and mischievous manner, often with a sense of humor or trickery.

Example

He smiled puckishly, knowing he had a clever prank planned for his friends.

Conversation

Did you hear what Jake did at the party last night?

Yeah, he was being so puckishly funny, everyone loved it!

I know, right? His jokes were so unexpected.

Definitely, he always knows how to keep things entertaining.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Puckishly → It is derived from 'puck' (from Middle English *puc*, meaning a mischievous spirit or goblin) and the suffix '-ishly' (meaning in a manner of). The word 'puckishly' describes behavior that is playful and mischievous, akin to that of a goblin.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mischievous spirit' ('puck') acting 'in a playful manner' ('-ishly') — that's why puckishly means behaving in a playful and mischievous way.

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