puckish

Example Sentences

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This makes for puckish satire of the literati and its highly cultured brand of condescension; at times the movie feels like a South American spin on a Noah Baumbach film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Richard’s voice—so puckish and irreverent, singing “burn baby burn,” even talking about burning calories—was so unserious that it was infectious.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

Along the way, it casts a jaundiced eye at the callous American lust for guns and money, and takes puckish pleasure in reminding us that we’ll all be shadows like Elmer soon enough.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

He looked as puckish as Alfred E. Neuman as he shrugged his shoulders and put out his hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

Then, laughing, he slides down and away, throwing a puckish glance back to see if I’ll follow.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black