Pawky

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːki/

Definitions of pawky

adjective clever or cunning in a humorous way

Example Sentences

A1 The pawky squirrel hid nuts in the tree.

A2 The pawky old man always had a clever trick up his sleeve.

B1 The detective's pawky wit helped him solve the case.

B2 Her pawky sense of humor kept everyone entertained during the long journey.

C1 The professor's pawky observations challenged the students' thinking.

C2 The author's pawky writing style made the novel a joy to read.

Examples of pawky in a Sentence

formal The professor's pawky sense of humor often left his students puzzled.

informal I love how pawky your jokes are, they always make me laugh.

slang Her pawky comments had everyone in stitches.

figurative The novel's protagonist had a pawky personality that charmed everyone he met.

Grammatical Forms of pawky

• past tense: pawkied
• plural: pawky's
• comparative: pawkier
• superlative: pawkiest
• present tense: pawks
• future tense: will pawk
• perfect tense: have pawked
• continuous tense: is pawking
• singular: pawky
• positive degree: pawky
• infinitive: to pawk
• gerund: pawking
• participle: pawking

Origin and Evolution of pawky

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: Scots

Story behind the word: The word 'pawky' originated in Scotland and Northern England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is sly or cunning, the meaning of 'pawky' has evolved to also include being shrewd, clever, or mischievous.