plisky

Or plis·kie

[plis-kee]

noun

plural

pliskies 

1. a mischievous trick; practical joke; prank.

adjective

1. mischievous; playful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plisky¹

First recorded in 1700–10; origin unknown

Example Sentences

Now, wad ye be but advised and leave him to me, I would play him sic a plisky as he shouldna forget till his dying day.

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Man, there a' oot to Scaurnose to see the plisky.

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Jist playin' a plisky on ye, and he meant that Tom wad pit ye in the way o' becoming a player.

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I nobbut wish he may catch ye i' that plisky.

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I nobbut wish he may catch ye i’ that plisky. 

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