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playful

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpleɪfʊl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpleɪfəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(plā′fəl)

Collocations for "playful"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "playful" in context.

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playful

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. a playful [cat, kitten, puppy, creature, dog, pet]
  2. is [very, quite] playful
  3. [was, wasn't] feeling very playful
  4. is in a playful mood (today)
  5. has a playful [nature, character]
  6. a playful [way, manner] (of)
  7. take a playful approach [to, toward]
  8. a playful [remark, speech, line, comment]
  9. gave her a playful [wink, smile, squeeze, pinch]
  10. [see, get to know] his playful side
  11. [made, wrote, posted] a playful remark
  12. a [word, phrase] in its playful sense
  13. the playful use of [movement, objects, water, light]
'playful' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "playful" in the title:

a ‘twist in the tail’ like the playful reverse of a traditional short story - English Only forum
A playful excess of zeal - English Only forum
a playful thump on the shoulder - English Only forum
a/the playful Eva - English Only forum
at their playful best - English Only forum
continuum as more less playful using - English Only forum
coy, kittenish, playful - English Only forum
He is more playful the teachers - English Only forum
hitting someone lightly to express he/she is playful - English Only forum
in a playful tone (of voice) [British English] - English Only forum
moments of <knowing> laughter / playful and <knowing> [adjective] - English Only forum
playful - English Only forum
playful - English Only forum
playful approach - English Only forum
playful attitude - English Only forum
playful attitudes - English Only forum
playful like that - English Only forum
playful/fun/lively - English Only forum
precisely that which is playful - English Only forum
Taking these playful as hell socks at my shoulder - English Only forum
the end of a playful mind - English Only forum
These kids are too naughty/mischievous/playful. - English Only forum
"torment" in the playful sense - English Only forum
were/are being playful - English Only forum
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