PUCKISHNESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word puckishness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PUCKISHNESS
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impishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of behaving like an imp | ||||||||
mischievousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attribute of mischievous children • the trait of behaving like an imp • reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others | ||||||||
arch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening • a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) • a passageway under a curved masonry construction • (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension • naughtily or annoyingly playful verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||||
devilishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • The property of resembling or being characteristic of a devil. | ||||||||
frolicsome | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • given to merry frolicking | ||||||||
impertinent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality • not pertinent to the matter under consideration • improperly forward or bold | ||||||||
impudent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by casual disrespect • improperly forward or bold | ||||||||
jesting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by jokes and good humor | ||||||||
jocose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by jokes and good humor | ||||||||
jocular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • with humor adjective satellite • characterized by jokes and good humor | ||||||||
laughable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • so unreasonable as to invite derision • arousing or provoking laughter | ||||||||
merry | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • full of or showing high-spirited merriment • offering fun and gaiety • quick and energetic | ||||||||
mirthful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • full of or showing high-spirited merriment • arousing or provoking laughter | ||||||||
naughty | ||||||||
adjective satellite • suggestive of sexual impropriety • badly behaved | ||||||||
playful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of fun and high spirits | ||||||||
prankishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks | ||||||||
roguishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks • reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others | ||||||||
slyness | nounn | |||||||
noun • shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception | ||||||||
teasing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances • playful vexation • the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb adjective satellite • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) • arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it • causing irritation or annoyance | ||||||||
waggishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • waggish behavior | ||||||||