tricksiness

noun

Definition of tricksinessnext
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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  1. playfulness
  2. mischief
Noun
  • Matt Reeves’ film is also on the dour side, without the genre-mixing playfulness that enlivens its predecessor and sequel.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Kukka chandelier by Sarah Sherman Samuel for Lulu and Georgia adds a touch of playfulness to the living room, which is located in the original 1930s Spanish-style part of the home.
    — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of playfulness
Noun
  • According to Florida Department of Corrections records, Antoine was on a four-year probation for a 2024 criminal mischief felony charge.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Election deniers on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin could make mischief in 2028.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of mischief
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“Tricksiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tricksiness. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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