playful
Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪfl̩/
The English word “playful” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Enjoying play; sportive; prone to playing frequently, in the manner of a child or young pet (viz. puppy or kitten).
- Funny; humorous; jesty; frolicsome; frisky.
- Fun; recreational; unserious.
- Experimental.
Etymology
From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play + -ful.
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