puckish

[ˈpʌkɪʃ]

puckish Definition

(especially of a man or a boy) behaving in a playful, mischievous, or impish way.

Using puckish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puckish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He had a puckish sense of humor.

  • Example

    She gave him a puckish grin.

  • Example

    The child had a puckish look in his eyes.

  • Example

    His puckish behavior often got him into trouble.

puckish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puckish

Antonyms for puckish

Phrases with puckish

  • a playful and mischievous quality that is attractive or endearing

    Example

    He won the audience over with his puckish charm.

  • a humorous quality that is characterized by playfulness and mischief

    Example

    Her puckish sense of humor always kept her friends entertained.

  • a smile that is characterized by playfulness and mischief

    Example

    He flashed a puckish grin at her before running off.

Origins of puckish

from Puck, a mischievous sprite in English folklore

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Summary: puckish in Brief

'Puckish' [ˈpʌkɪʃ] describes a playful, mischievous, or impish behavior, especially of a man or a boy. It is often used to describe someone's sense of humor or facial expression, as in 'She gave him a puckish grin.' 'Puckish' can also be used to describe someone's charm, as in 'He won the audience over with his puckish charm.'