pawky

[ paw-kee ]

adjective,pawk·i·er, pawk·i·est.Chiefly British.
  1. cunning; sly.

Origin of pawky

1
1670–80; Scots pawk trick + -y1

Other words from pawky

  • pawk·i·ly, adverb
  • pawk·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pawky

pawky

/ (ˈpɔːkɪ) /


adjectivepawkier or pawkiest
  1. Scot having or characterized by a dry wit

Origin of pawky

1
C17: from Scottish pawk trick, of unknown origin

Derived forms of pawky

  • pawkily, adverb
  • pawkiness, noun

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