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puckish Definition

puck·ish (puk′is̸h)

adjective

full of mischief; impish

Etymology: < puck & -ish

puckish Related Forms

puck′·ishly adverb puck′·ish·ness noun

puckish Synonyms

puckish

modif.

impish, mischievous, playful; see naughty.

puckish Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • smile: It's definitely you, " she said with a puckish smile.
  • spirit: Of course - but well in keeping with the puckish spirit of the evening.

Browse dictionary entries near puckish

  1. ‹ puckery
  2. ‹ pucker
  3. ‹ pucka
  4. ‹ puck
  5. ‹ puce
  6. ‹ puccoon
  7. ‹ Puccini
  8. ‹ PUC
  9. ‹ publishing
  10. ‹ publisher
  1. pud ›
  2. pudding ›
  3. puddingstone ›
  4. puddle ›
  5. puddling ›
  6. puddly ›
  7. pudency ›
  8. pudendum ›
  9. pudeur ›
  10. pudgy ›