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playful

[pley-fuhl]

play·ful

[pley-fuhl]
adjective
1.
full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
2.
pleasantly humorous or jesting: a playful remark.

Origin:
1200–50; Middle English pleiful. See play, -ful

play·ful·ly, adverb
play·ful·ness, noun
half-play·ful, adjective
half-play·ful·ly, adverb
half-play·ful·ness, noun
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un·play·ful, adjective
un·play·ful·ly, adverb
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Playful is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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playful (ˈpleɪfʊl)
 
adj
1.  full of high spirits and fun: a playful kitten
2.  good-natured and humorous: a playful remark
 
'playfully
 
adv
 
'playfulness
 
n

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