Definition

A playful or humorous quality or behavior that is often amusing or entertaining.

Example

His waggishness made the party lively and fun for everyone.

Conversation

Did you see how much waggishness there was at the party last night?

Yeah, everyone was in such a playful mood!

It really made the evening so much more enjoyable.

Absolutely, I love when people let their waggishness shine through.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waggishness → It is formed from "waggish" (from Middle English *wagghish*, meaning playful or jesting) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "waggishness" refers to the quality of being playful or humorous.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is playful and full of jokes — that's what 'waggishness' means, the state of being waggish.

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