adjective
- having a shrewd, cunning, or sly sense of humor; artfully humorous
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English
Examples
- His pawky sense of humor made even serious conversations entertaining.
- She gave a pawky smile before delivering her witty comeback.
- The old man’s pawky observations about village life delighted his listeners.
- With pawky wit, he managed to criticize without causing offense.
- Her pawky remarks revealed both intelligence and mischief.
- The comedian’s pawky delivery made ordinary stories hilarious.