as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
although she's now in her 30s, she still displays the coltishness of a high-spirited teenager
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Against that background, the show’s playfulness gave the clothes some tension.
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To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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Saul Vargas of Saint Cloud, Florida was also charged with criminal mischief on June 15.
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State police said Werhan was arrested on charges of third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief, unlawful restraint, second-degree threatening, interfering with a 911 call and second-degree reckless endangerment.
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“Coltishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coltishness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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