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PUCKISHLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does puckishly mean?
• PUCKISHLY (adverb)
The adverb PUCKISHLY has 1 sense:
1. in an appealing but bold manner
Familiarity information: PUCKISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an appealing but bold manner
Synonyms:
impishly; puckishly
Context example:
she asked him impishly to come in
Pertainym:
puckish (naughtily or annoyingly playful)
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