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waggish

1. humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner

“a waggish riposte”

adjective

/ˈwæɡɪʃ/

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waggish

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"The teacher’s waggish tone helped lighten the _____ of the exam."

Select three words related to waggish

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  • jocular
  • mournful
  • merry
  • playful
  • solemn
  • stern

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Find a word related to waggish

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