pawkily

/ˈpɔːkɪli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is amusingly clever or sly, often with a dry or mischievous humor.
    • He pawkily suggested they take the scenic route, knowing it would make them late.
    • The old man pawkily winked at his grandson after telling the joke.
    • She pawkily remarked that the meeting could have been an email.
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