PAWKY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Pawky

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 17th century: from Scots and northern English pawk ‘trick’, of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpɔːki
Dialects: British English
Definition:

having a mocking or cynical sense of humour

Short Definition:

having cynical sense of humour

Examples:
  • a gentle man with a pawky wit

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