Fay and Knavish

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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

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

Nearby Word: faye

Knavish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

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Fay and knavish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fay" instead an adjective "Knavish".

Nearby Words: knavery, knave

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