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   PAWKY definition: 1. having a sense of humour that is clever and not obvious: 2. having a sense of humor that is…. Learn more.

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     PAWKY meaning: 1. having a sense of humour that is clever...

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   PAWKY meaning: 1. having a sense of humour that is clever and not obvious: 2. having a sense of humor that is…. Learn more.

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   Scottish having or characterized by a dry wit.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Aug 27, 2023 · Pawky entered English around 1670-80 and is primarily used in British and Scottish English dialects. Pawky comes from the Scots word pawk, which means “trick.”. You can do something pawkily or show pawkiness, both derived from pawky. You can also be a pawk, or a saucy person.

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   Define pawky. pawky synonyms, pawky pronunciation, pawky translation, English dictionary definition of pawky. adj. pawk·i·er , pawk·i·est Chiefly British Shrewd and cunning, often in a humorous manner.

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   The meaning of PAWKY is artfully shrewd : canny.

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   What does pawky mean?

   • He is a popular figure, with his pawky sense of humour and dry turn of phrase. He brought experience, good sense, and his sharp and pawky wit to the role. What is the pronunciation of pawky? PAWKY definition: 1. having a sense of humour that is clever and not obvious: 2. having a sense of humor that is…. Learn more.

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   Where did pawky come from?

   • Pawky entered English around 1670-80 and is primarily used in British and Scottish English dialects. Pawky comes from the Scots word pawk, which means “trick.” You can do something pawkily or show pawkiness, both derived from pawky. You can also be a pawk, or a saucy person.

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   What does pawky mean in chess?

   • Pawky comes from the Scots word pawk, which means “trick.” You can do something pawkily or show pawkiness, both derived from pawky. You can also be a pawk, or a saucy person. With a pawky smile, she managed to outwit her opponents in the game of chess.

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   What does Pawk mean?

   • Also found in: Thesaurus. Shrewd and cunning, often in a humorous manner. [From English dialectal pawk, a trick.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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   If you're known as being pawky, you've got a sly, mischievous sense of humor. The pawky one in your group of friends is probably good at making everyone laugh while barely cracking a smile.