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waggery

[ wag-uh-ree ]

noun

plural waggeries.
  1. the action, spirit, or language of a wag; roguish or droll humor:

    the waggery of Shakespeare's clowns.

  2. a waggish act; jest or joke.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of waggery1

First recorded in 1585–95; wag + -ery
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Example Sentences

Our critic said the sequel has “much of the likable, self-aware waggery” of the first movie.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has all the digital bells and whistles as well as much of the likable, self-aware waggery of the first.

The New York Times' Manohla Dargis writes that "More is more and is, at times, just right in '22 Jump Street,' an exploding pinata of gags, pratfalls, winking asides, throwaway one-liners and self-reflexive waggery."

More is more and is, at times, just right in “22 Jump Street,” an exploding piñata of gags, pratfalls, winking asides, throwaway one-liners and self-reflexive waggery.

Let me speak, And I will tell you such a waggery Will make you laugh and split your pretty sides: I stole the Royal Mail!

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