Meaning of pawkiness | Babel Free
/ˈpɔːkɪnəs/Definitions
- The quality of being pawky.
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Something that is pawky; something arch or shrewd; a subtlety. Ireland, Northern-England, Scotland
Examples
“But to wallow in your own phrases, to be rejoiced by the savour of your own shrewd pawkinesses, to feel your rhythm balanced and yet sober – that is a pleasure beyond most, and an inexpensive one at that.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.