Definition of espièglerie
: the quality or state of being roguish or frolicsome
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Examples of espièglerie in a Sentence
a delightful young woman whose espièglerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest
a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espièglerie that men found irresistible
Origin and Etymology of espièglerie
French, from espiègle
First Known Use: 1815
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