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playful

play·ful

UK/ˈpleɪfl̩/ US/ˈpleɪfʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

full of fun and high spirits

  • “playful children sjust let loose from school”
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Origin

From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play + -ful.

Phrases

  • playful as a kitten

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