Waggery

Pronunciation: /ˈwæɡəri/

Definitions of waggery

noun a playful or mischievous trick or joke

Example Sentences

A1 The children's book was full of waggery and humor.

A2 The comedian's waggery had the audience laughing uncontrollably.

B1 The writer's waggery added a light-hearted touch to the novel.

B2 His waggery often got him into trouble with his teachers.

C1 The politician's waggery was seen as a way to connect with voters.

C2 The waggery in the play added depth to the characters and storyline.

Examples of waggery in a Sentence

formal His waggery was not appreciated in the professional setting.

informal His waggery always lightened the mood during meetings.

slang I love his waggery, it always cracks me up.

figurative Her waggery was like a breath of fresh air in the stuffy office environment.

Grammatical Forms of waggery

• past tense: waggered
• plural: waggeries
• comparative: more waggery
• superlative: most waggery
• present tense: waggers
• future tense: will wag
• perfect tense: have wagged
• continuous tense: is wagging
• singular: waggery
• positive degree: waggery
• infinitive: to wag
• gerund: waggerying
• participle: wagged

Origin and Evolution of waggery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'waggery' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'wægnian' meaning to move or shake.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'waggery' evolved from simply moving or shaking to now refer to playful or mischievous behavior.