Puckish (adjective)

Playfully or mischievously impish.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from puck, the name of a mischievous fairy in shakespeare"s a midsummer night"s dream.

Examples:

1. The children found the old man's puckish sense of humor very entertaining.
2. He had a puckish grin that always made her laugh.
3. The puppy had a puckish attitude and loved to play with shoes.
4. The little girl had a puckish streak, and loved to play tricks on her friends.
5. The salesman had a puckish sense of humor and always had a witty comment ready.