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playful

/ˈpleɪfəl/
adjective
  1. Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

    "Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."

  2. Funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.

    "A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties."

  3. Fun, recreational, not serious.

    "A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence."

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