pawkiness
/ˈpɔːkinəs/
noun
- A quality of being clever, sly, or mischievous in a playful or amusing way; roguishness.
- Her pawkiness made her the favorite storyteller at family gatherings, always adding a twist to the tale.
- The cat's pawkiness was evident when it pretended to be asleep, then pounced on the toy mouse.
- With a hint of pawkiness, the old man winked at the children before revealing the magic trick.
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