plisky

American  

[plis-kee] / ˈplɪs ki /

Or pliskie

noun

plural

pliskies

1. a mischievous trick; practical joke; prank.

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adjective

1. mischievous; playful.

Etymology

Origin of plisky

First recorded in 1700–10; origin unknown

Example Sentences

Jist playin' a plisky on ye, and he meant that Tom wad pit ye in the way o' becoming a player.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 19, 1892 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

I nobbut wish he may catch ye i' that plisky.

From The Three Brontës by Sinclair, May

Gin I cud only win at that, maybe I cud play him a plisky.

From Robert Falconer by MacDonald, George

Now, wad ye be but advised and leave him to me, I would play him sic a plisky as he shouldna forget till his dying day.

From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James

Faith! yon was an ill plisky ye played me to brak into my chop an' steal the bonnie leddy.'

From Robert Falconer by MacDonald, George