puckish
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for puckish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Inclined to play pranks or tease others with silly jokes; mischievous.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Formed from Puck and -ish, named after the mischievous fairy of English folklore who also appears as a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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