pawky adjective paw· ky ˈpȯ-kē Synonyms of pawky chiefly British : artfully shrewd : canny

Paying tribute to Donald Dewar on one occasion, Mr McLetchie recalled the late first minister once accused him of having a "pawky manner", reminiscent of a Trollope novel.

PAWKY meaning: 1. having a sense of humour that is clever and not obvious: 2. having a sense of humor that is…. Learn more.

Oct 21, 2025 · pawky (comparative pawkier, superlative pawkiest) (Scotland, northern British) Shrewd, sly; often also characterised by a sarcastic sense of humour. [from 17th c.] quotations

pawky (ˈpɔːkɪ) adj, pawkier or pawkiest Scot having or characterized by a dry wit [C17: from Scottish pawk trick, of unknown origin]

Factsheet What does the adjective pawky mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective pawky. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. …

PAWKY definition: having or characterized by a dry wit | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Origin of Pawky From English dialectal pawk a trick From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From pawk + -y. From Wiktionary

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Pawky (adjective) Clever and humorous, especially in a sly or charming way: Used predominantly in Scottish English to describe someone who possesses a wry or clever sense of humor.