waggish
definition
humorously playful or mischievous
example
His waggish remarks during the meeting lightened the mood and made everyone laugh.
synonyms
playfuljestingwhimsical
word origin — The word 'waggish' originates from the late Middle English term 'wag', which means 'a witty or playful person'. It is derived from the Old English 'wagga', meaning 'to move to and fro'.