"waggishly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more waggishly [comparative], most waggishly [superlative]
Etymology: From waggish + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|waggish|ly}} waggish + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} waggishly (comparative more waggishly, superlative most waggishly)
  1. In a waggish manner.
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