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Sly, cunning, or shrewd sense of humor
- 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.
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Jun 4, 2005 · pawky. From Scottish, meaning 'cunning' or 'crafty'. The pawky boy cheated his friend out of his money. Get the pawky mug.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pawky Definition. Shrewd and witty; humorously crafty. (Scotland, northern UK) Shrewd, sly; often also as characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective pawky. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in northern English regional dialect, Irish English, and Scottish English.
