Espieglerie

/ɛspiˌɛɡləˈri/ noun

Definition

A playful or mischievous trick, prank, or bit of roguish behavior; the quality of being espiègle.

Etymology

From French espièglerie, derived from espiègle; the suffix -erie denotes behavior or practice, similar to English -ery.

Kelly Says

This word captures that delightful category of pranks that are funny precisely because they're not mean-spirited—more like clever tricks that make everyone laugh!

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