WAGGERY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word waggery. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WAGGERY
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caper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis • pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces • a crime (especially a robbery) • a playful leap or hop • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • jump about playfully | ||||||||
clowning | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acting like a clown or buffoon • a comic incident or series of incidents | ||||||||
horseplay | nounn | |||||||
noun • rowdy or boisterous play | ||||||||
jest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||||
lark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • North American songbirds having a yellow breast • a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage • any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing • any carefree episode verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
mischief | nounn | |||||||
noun • reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others • the quality or nature of being harmful or evil | ||||||||
prank | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acting like a clown or buffoon • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • dress or decorate showily or gaudily • dress up showily | ||||||||
roguery | nounn | |||||||
noun • reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others | ||||||||
tomfoolery | nounn | |||||||
noun • foolish or senseless behavior | ||||||||
antics | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement adjective satellite • ludicrously odd verb • act as or like a clown | ||||||||
drollery | nounn | |||||||
noun • a comic incident or series of incidents • a quaint and amusing jest | ||||||||
waggishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • waggish behavior |