First Known Use: 1815
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espièglerie
noun es·piè·gle·rie \es-pyeg-lə-ˈrē\
Definition of ESPIÈGLERIE
: the quality or state of being roguish or frolicsome
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Origin of ESPIÈGLERIE
French, from espiègle
Related to ESPIÈGLERIE
- Synonyms
- coltishness, playfulness, friskiness, impishness, larkiness, mischief, mischievousness, prankishness, sportfulness, sportiveness, tricksiness
- Antonyms
- earnestness, soberness, sobersidedness
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