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having a sense of humor that is clever and not obvious: My grandfather was a gentle man with a pawky wit. His accent and pawky humor marked him out as a Scotsman. Fewer examples. She plays a pawky Scottish landlady. Critics admired the movie's liveliness, irony, and pawky humor.
- Scotsman
Scotsman meaning: 1. a man from Scotland 2. a man from...
- Scotsman
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having a sense of humour that is clever and not obvious: My grandfather was a gentle man with a pawky wit. His accent and pawky humour marked him out as a Scotsman. Fewer examples. She plays a pawky Scottish landlady. Critics admired the film's liveliness, irony, and pawky humour.
This document defines 100 common British slang terms and their meanings, including informal words for parts of the body, intoxication, food, and insults. Many of the terms are crude or vulgar ways to refer to genitalia, sexual acts, or bodily functions.
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.
May 21, 2024 · pawky (comparative pawkier, superlative pawkiest) ( Scotland , northern British ) Shrewd , sly ; often also characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour. [from 17th c.]
Pawky refers to having or expressing a sly, cunning, or shrewd sense of humor. It is often associated with an understated, quirky or mischievous wit. This term is primarily used in Scottish and Northern English dialects.
