leprechaunish

adjective

as in wicked
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness he broke into a leprechaunish grin at the mere thought of his devilish plan for revenge

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  1. wicked
  2. mischievous
  3. playful
Adjective
  • Soon a wicked stepmother named Elvera and her brood came into the Jones family’s life.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of wicked
Adjective
  • Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
  • The actress, 64, made her mark on the iconic ‘70s show as Nellie Oleson, Laura Ingalls’ mischievous classmate.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • The bar program is playful, colorful and communal — expect to see a little something for everyone.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of playful
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“Leprechaunish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leprechaunish. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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