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1
a natural disposition for playful behavior
- a delightful young woman whose espièglerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest
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- gaiety
- (also gayety),
- jocularity,
- jocundity,
- lightheartedness,
- mirthfulness,
- whimsicality
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2
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
- a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espièglerie that men found irresistible
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The first known use of espièglerie was in 1815
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