as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
the novelist has a known weakness for literary tricksiness, so the reader should be skeptical of the narrator's trustworthiness
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Noun
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Still, the moon in Sagittarius adds a layer of playfulness and possibility to the mix.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026 -
Plus, adding a little fizz lends an element of playfulness and visual appeal.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Noun
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He’s also charged with criminal mischief.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In an alleged incident involving Mortensen in February 2023, Paul was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to police.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Tricksiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tricksiness. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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