pawky
[ paw-kee ]
/ ˈpɔ ki /
adjective, pawk·i·er, pawk·i·est. Chiefly British.
cunning; sly.
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pawky
/ (ˈpɔːkɪ) /
adjective pawkier or pawkiest
Scot having or characterized by a dry wit
Derived forms of pawky
pawkily, adverbpawkiness, nounWord Origin for pawky
C17: from Scottish pawk trick, of unknown origin
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