puckish

[ puhk-ish ]

adjective

, (often initial capital letter)

1. mischievous; impish.

Other Words From

• puckish·ly adjective
• puckish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of puckish¹

First recorded in 1870–75; Puck + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Richard’s voice—so puckish and irreverent, singing “burn baby burn,” even talking about burning calories—was so unserious that it was infectious.

From Salon

We met at Le Bernardin — Grey’s choice — and for two hours they shared stories, Redmayne reverential and thoughtful, Grey puckish and supportive.

From New York Times

Stone, who won the lead actress Oscar for her role as the puckish Bella Baxter in “Poor Things,” elaborated on the wardrobe malfunction that nearly eclipsed her acceptance speech during the telecast.

From Los Angeles Times

Along the way, it casts a jaundiced eye at the callous American lust for guns and money, and takes puckish pleasure in reminding us that we’ll all be shadows like Elmer soon enough.

From New York Times

Bella is a tornado of pleasurable pursuits, and her childlike sensibility and greedy consumption of sensual experience fuel her puckish disregard for social norms.

From Seattle Times