witty or joking; "Muskrat Castle as the house has been facetiously named by some waggish officer"- James Fenimore Cooper
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waggish
How to use waggish in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for waggish.
Editorial note
I figured this was some waggish editorializing on the part of the submitter.
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Quick take
witty or joking; "Muskrat Castle as the house has been facetiously named by some waggish officer"- James Fenimore Cooper
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for waggish.
adjective
witty or joking; "Muskrat Castle as the house has been facetiously named by some waggish officer"- James Fenimore Cooper
Example sentences
I figured this was some waggish editorializing on the part of the submitter.
Pasted the quote into work chat and a waggish co-worker immediately came back with, "on the other hand, Python is like camping with a toilet, but that toilet may have a dangerous snake in it, but you won't know until you try it"
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use waggish in a sentence?
I figured this was some waggish editorializing on the part of the submitter.
What does waggish mean?
witty or joking; "Muskrat Castle as the house has been facetiously named by some waggish officer"- James Fenimore Cooper
What part of speech is waggish?
waggish is commonly used as adjective.