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waggishness vs fun

fun vs waggishness

waggishness and fun both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waggishness Yes No No No
fun Yes No No No
As nouns, fun is a hypernym of waggishness; that is, fun is a word with a broader meaning than waggishness:
  • waggishness: waggish behavior
  • fun: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Other hypernyms of waggishness include play, sport.
waggishness (noun) fun (noun)
waggish behavior activities that are enjoyable or amusing
violent and excited activity
a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Difference between waggishness and fun

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