Devilish
Devilish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: a devilish grin that told us he was up to something
Waggish and devilish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waggish" instead an adjective "Devilish".
Nearby Words: devil, devilishly
Waggish
Waggish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: a waggish disposition that often got him into trouble as a child
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Devilish and waggish are semantically related. You can use "Devilish" instead an adjective "Waggish".
Nearby Word: waggishly
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