Elfish and Fay

Elfish

Elfish adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: an elfish comedian who often played lovable drunks and wisecracking sidekicks

Fay and elfish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fay" instead an adjective "Elfish".

Nearby Words: elfin, elf

Fay

Fay adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: with her slight build and perky manner, the actress was usually cast as the fay young woman who charms all the men in town

Elfish and fay are semantically related. You can use "Elfish" instead an adjective "Fay".

Nearby Word: faye
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