puckish

/ˈpʌkɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

playfully mischievous or cunning; given to pranks or trickery

“The puckish boy was always getting into trouble at school.”

2. noun

a quality or characteristic of being playfully mischievous or cunning

“His puckish nature made him a great troublemaker.”

Synonyms

  • cunning
  • mischievous
  • playful

Antonyms

  • serious
  • sincere