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Elfish Definition & Meaning

elfish
adjective
  1. usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks"

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What does elfish mean?
usually good-naturedly mischievous; "perpetrated a practical joke with elfin delight"; "elvish tricks"
What part of speech is elfish?
Elfish is an adjective.

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