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  1. Jun 4, 2005 · pawky. From Scottish, meaning 'cunning' or 'crafty'. The pawky boy cheated his friend out of his money. Get the pawky mug.

  2. pawky. /ˈpɔki/. IPA guide. Other forms: pawkily. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Feb 23, 2024 · If you’re wondering what these terms mean, here’s a list of the most trending/confusing Gen-Z slang, along with their meanings from Urban Dictionary. How to speak Gen Z: Slang words explained

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  6. Pawky Definition. Shrewd and witty; humorously crafty. (Scotland, northern UK) Shrewd, sly; often also as characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour.

  7. : artfully shrewd : canny. Word History. Etymology. obsolete English dialect pawk trick. First Known Use. circa 1640, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of pawky was circa 1640. See more words from the same year. Dictionary Entries Near pawky. pawkiness. pawky. pawl. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style.