espièglerie

noun

es·piè·gle·rie e-spye-glə-ˈrē

: the quality or state of being roguish or frolicsome

Examples of espièglerie in a Sentence

a delightful young woman whose espièglerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espièglerie that men found irresistible

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Etymology

French, from espiègle

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of espièglerie was in 1815

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“Espièglerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espi%C3%A8glerie. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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