Waggish

Pronunciation: /ˈwæɡɪʃ/

Definitions of waggish

adjective playfully mischievous or humorous

Example Sentences

A1 The waggish puppy chased its tail in circles.

A2 She couldn't help but laugh at his waggish sense of humor.

B1 The comedian's waggish remarks kept the audience entertained throughout the show.

B2 His waggish behavior often got him into trouble with his teachers.

C1 Despite his waggish nature, he was a respected leader in the community.

C2 The author's waggish writing style made his books a joy to read.

Examples of waggish in a Sentence

formal The professor's lectures were always filled with waggish remarks to lighten the mood.

informal My friend is known for his waggish sense of humor that always makes us laugh.

slang The comedian's waggish jokes had the whole audience in stitches.

figurative The waggish twinkle in her eye hinted at the mischievous plan she had in mind.

Grammatical Forms of waggish

• past tense: waggished
• plural: waggishes
• comparative: more waggish
• superlative: most waggish
• present tense: waggishes
• future tense: will waggish
• perfect tense: has waggished
• continuous tense: is waggishing
• singular: waggish
• positive degree: waggish
• infinitive: to waggish
• gerund: waggishing
• participle: waggished

Origin and Evolution of waggish

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is mischievous or playful, the meaning of 'waggish' has evolved to also include someone who is witty or humorous.