playful

== English == === Alternative forms === playfull (archaic) === Etymology === From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play +‎ -ful. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpleɪfl̩/ Rhymes: -eɪfəl, -eɪfʊl === Adjective === playful (comparative playfuller or more playful, superlative playfullest or most playful) Enjoying play; sportive; prone to playing frequently, in the manner of a child or young pet (viz. puppy or kitten). Funny; humorous; jesty; frolicsome; frisky. Fun; recreational; unserious. Experimental. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====