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| act |
to behave with pretense, either playfully or to deceive. [1/14 definitions] |
| chuck1 |
to playfully or affectionately touch or pat, esp. under the chin. [1/6 definitions] |
| coy |
artfully shy or retiring; playfully but calculatingly reticent. [1/3 definitions] |
| frolic |
to act playfully, by romping about, making merry, or playing pranks. [1/3 definitions] |
| jest |
to act or speak in a playfully humorous manner; joke. [1/6 definitions] |
| jester |
someone who habitually jokes or acts playfully. [1/2 definitions] |
| kid2 |
to speak or act in a playfully deceptive way; joke. [1/3 definitions] |
| mimic |
to copy or imitate, often playfully or as part of a learning process. [1/8 definitions] |
| scamper |
to run quickly or playfully. |
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