puckishness

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puck·ish

(pŭk′ĭsh)

adj.

Mischievous; impish: a puckish grin; puckish wit.

puck′ish·ly adv.

puck′ish·ness n.

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puckishness

(ˈpʌkɪʃnəs)

the state of being puckish

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puckishness - the trait of behaving like an imp

impishness, mischievousness, whimsicality

playfulness, fun - a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with"

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