Espiegle

/ɛspiˈɛɡəl/ adjective

Definition

Playfully mischievous or roguish; having a whimsical, slightly naughty quality without being truly malicious.

Etymology

From French espiègle, derived from the name Espiegle, a legendary German prankster and trickster; the term evolved to mean playful trickery.

Kelly Says

The original Espiegle was a medieval trickster whose pranks were so famous his name became the word for that particular brand of mischief—it's like naming something after your favorite troublemaker!

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