waggery

/ˈwæɡəri/

Definitions

1. noun

merriment or jest; a playful or whimsical quality

“The waggery of the clown brought joy to the entire audience.”

2. noun

a quality of being playful or mischievous; a tendency to engage in playful teasing or joking

“He had a bit of waggery in his personality, which made him hard to dislike.”

Synonyms

  • jest
  • merriment
  • playfulness
  • whimsy

Antonyms

  • formality
  • gravity
  • seriousness