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Definition of playful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

playful

adjective
 
/ˈpleɪfl/
 
/ˈpleɪfl/
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  1. full of fun; wanting to play
    • a playful puppy
  2. (of a remark, an action, etc.) made or done in fun; not serious synonym light-hearted
    • He gave her a playful punch on the arm.
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