| 单词 | waggery |
| 例句 | The New York Times' Manohla Dargis writes that "More is more and is, at times, just right in '22 Jump Street,' an exploding pinata of gags, pratfalls, winking asides, throwaway one-liners and self-reflexive waggery." '22 Jump Street': Tatum and Hill redo is a riot, reviews say 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has all the digital bells and whistles as well as much of the likable, self-aware waggery of the first. Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Wants That Loving Feeling 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z More is more and is, at times, just right in “22 Jump Street,” an exploding piñata of gags, pratfalls, winking asides, throwaway one-liners and self-reflexive waggery. ’22 Jump Street’ Puts Cops on Campus 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z As a nation we love to laugh and take great pleasure in wordplay, waggery and wit. Let's start a comedy crime wave 2010-08-03T10:36:00Z Let me speak, And I will tell you such a waggery Will make you laugh and split your pretty sides: I stole the Royal Mail! The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z All kinds of petty insults were heaped upon its pastors; while their place of worship was made the scene of vulgar waggeries and ribald jests. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z Still, "Master Sammy" and Mr. Leo Armstrong accepted it as first-class waggery, and indulged in roars of laughter. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 September 23, 1893 2012-01-27T03:00:21.910Z Yet a moment's consideration convinced me, that his behaviour either proceeded from waggery or mistake. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Among his club cronies his drinking and alcoholic waggery in no way reflected upon his status as a gentleman of absolute respectability and discretion. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z The bust bears a much greater resemblance to the Pretender; but whether this was a piece of waggery in the engraver, or only arose from his ignorance in drawing, must be left in doubt. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 95, August 23, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-12-24T03:07:54.103Z The "Hen Convention," which was a pet topic of Boston waggery a year or two since, might have been easily and properly held at Rochester. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z His self-esteem was hurt at the child not relishing his waggery. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z In my young days, this was called making faces at people, and, as a malicious kind of waggery, was rewarded with a switch and a sound drubbing. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z They are also made use of in many a prank or piece of waggery. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z Friar Bacon kept a man to wait on him who, though but a simple fellow, yet a merry droll and full of waggeries. Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z Happy was the wild boy, now roaming free about the world, where his feats of waggery never failed to secure him a good reception. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z The waggery on the part of Avila was the more wicked, because the victim had translated his Commentaries into Latin for him. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z The fellow turned towards him with a look of half compassion for his ignorance struggling with the low waggery of his caste. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Behind the scenes he would mock and gibe at himself, had odd remarks to make about his face or his costume, and was alive with waggeries and witticisms. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, August, 1893 2011-03-20T02:00:35.193Z He also administered several resounding blows-108- to Magnet's shoulder blades, and irradiated the party with a glow of benevolent waggery. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z The dismal Professor Owlsdarck. giving utterance to the Yankee quips and waggery which I had provided, took his audience by storm with amazement and delight. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z Manytongues had a good deal of frontier waggery about him, and, by this time he began to comprehend how the land lay. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Little did I imagine that the transaction of the three pauls that I by chance overheard that morning was to be the commencement of one of the drollest waggeries that ever came within my experience. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z And then how dearly too did "mine host of the tavern," enter into their joviality, and aid them in those little waggeries they were so prone to engage in. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The pert waggery of the pritschmeister to the country people excited a laughter on the shooting-ground which would be offensive to us. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. As I passed the barracks I could not help admiring the waggery of the Military Authorities in setting up placards requesting "the Public not to walk on the grass." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887. The story of the chest was an excellent theme for fun and waggery in the village. Black Forest Village Stories Who does not know—at least by name—the Nisse, the being whose waggeries almost all bear the stamp of good-humoured frolic? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 The large teeth beneath his discursive moustache gave him the effect of a perennial smile to which his asymmetrical ears added a touch of waggery. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman “Why,” rejoined the old man, “he’s just the man that, mair nor a’ the rest, has borne the brunt o’ Robert’s fearsome waggery. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative What wicked waggery is here hidden, who can tell? The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 He had indeed a kind of grave judicial waggery, which is well exemplified in the following judgment in a separation suit between an attorney and his wife. Law and Laughter At the moment, humorously reminded of the flattering comparison of the preachers, he shouted, with waggery which even the excitement of the battle could not repress, "Surrender, you uncircumcised Philistine." Henry IV, Makers of History The relief of the garrison found expression in waggery; they called the generals the three bow-wows, and circulated the doggerel:— "Behold the Cerberus the Atlantic plow, Her precious cargo Burgoyne, Clinton, Howe, Bow wow wow!" The Siege of Boston Thorpe thus becomes what we know Curll to have been a century later, a printer of stolen copy, with a turn for cynical waggery. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland But it was wagging very gently, and its waggery was addressed to one of the best girls in school. Harper's Young People, May 11, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly He develops an offensive waggery, shakes the forefinger that has detected an escapade, and makes of his lips the round O of shocked propriety, at heart in sympathy with the transgressor. Somehow Good Charles drank his coffee and spiked some half-dozen eggs, darting occasionally a penetrating glance at the ladies, in hope of detecting the supposed waggery by the evidence of some furtive smile or conscious look. Humorous Ghost Stories With the waggery that cropped up at the most unexpected times, he turned to George with the question: "Are you crying because he saved my life?" Deerfoot in The Mountains Indulging one day in idle waggery, Plato, on seeing a staid disciple approach, suddenly exclaimed to his fellows, "Let's be wise now, for I see a fool coming," and under hypocrisy's mask all merriment ceased. A History of Nursery Rhymes There was a touch of waggery, if not of mischief, in these verses, which happened to escape detection from the faculty, though not very artfully concealed. Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman He spoke with the Barfield drawl, and his features, which were stiffened by the frozen wind, were twisted into a look of habitual waggery. Julia And Her Romeo: A Chronicle Of Castle Barfield From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray By the way, while his name is before one, a little anecdote may be appropriately introduced, illustrative of the wild waggery prevailing in the streets of Dublin in those days. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes With the waggery of his nature this negro gravely informed them that he was really a wild animal that had been caught and tamed. Deerfoot in The Mountains Indeed, I always observed that Tom, with all his impudence and waggery, had a great deal of consideration and kindness. Jacob Faithful Indeed I have likewise known him to be guilty of positive waggery; but it must be confessed that in this line his attempts were few and far between, and not always successful. Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman Harald Bergman had speaking, somewhat sharp features, in which an expression of great gravity could easily be exchanged for one of equal waggery. Strife and Peace There was no trick, nor fraud, nor waggery which he had not at his fingers-ends. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Swift was often the butt of their waggery, which he bore with great good humor, knowing well, that though they laughed at his singularities, they esteemed his virtues, admired his wit, and venerated his wisdom. Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell Many great moralists have suffered from them: the gods are always up to such sardonic waggeries. Damn! A Book of Calumny They enjoy him as he is: they examine one another in his books: they gossip on by the hour about his innumerable characters, his never-to-be-forgotten waggeries and fancies. Studies in Early Victorian Literature At this, Henry Rooter loudly shouted with applausive hilarity; whereupon Herbert, rather surprised at his own effectiveness, naturally repeated his waggery. Gentle Julia The desired effect was produced;—all the personages of the green-room were satisfied, and even wondered how a suspicion of waggery could have attached itself to so well-bred a production. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals The scout seemed at a loss to understand the meaning of his companion, whose waggery and drollery cropped out at such unexpected times that no one knew when to expect it. The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country / by Lieut. R. H. Jayne There was a little mild waggery about the future name of Ford House, and the bolder spirits offered shilling bets that it would be rechristened "Josephine Lodge" before the year was out. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 But thinking some sage waggery lurked in the question; and at present too indignant to enter into details, the minstrel made some impatient reply; and winding through a defile, the party resumed its journey. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II One imitative little imp covered his face with an old black handkerchief, thereby so affrighting his playmates that the panic seized himself and he wellnigh lost his wits by his own waggery. Twice Told Tales They had a thousand sly things to say to the waiting-maid, whom they called Louisa, and Ethelinda, and a dozen other fine names, changing the name every time, and chuckling amazingly at their own waggery. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists Their waggery at times drove me almost crazy; for there is nothing so Vexatious as the hackneyed tricks and hoaxes and pleasantries of a veteran band of theatrical vagabonds. Tales of a Traveller In the present pitiable state of the prisoners, such a feast of mirth-compelling waggery would kill them—yes, kill them—with laughter! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 1, 1891 It abounds, too, in that brusque yet seldom coarse humor which leaps up in the Finale of the Seventh Symphony, in the Eighth Symphony's waggery, the last movement of the Concerto in E flat. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 The intentional waggery of misinformation masquerading as truth begins where Field leaves the recital of his life to give what purports to be an analysis of his character and sentiments. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Dolph soon became the abhorrence of all drowsy, housekeeping old citizens, who hated noise, and had no relish for waggery. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists This may lead up to a really magnificent burst of waggery in the assertion that the dissentients must of necessity be "all at sea." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 24, 1891 His object seems to have been to remove the depression occasioned by Girty's speech, by treating it with derision; and perhaps to establish a reputation for successful waggery, as he had already for hard fighting. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. This is notable because, in an age when witches were burned frequently, the idea of a haunted house could be treated by the learned counsel as a mere waggery. Cock Lane and Common-Sense The liberties which he took with the names and reputations of public men showed that the old spirit of waggery was not dead within him. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Our Moses beats the Vicar's hollow in waggery, so we are proud of him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 "There it is you see, distinctly labeled, on the baggage-wagon in front, directed to the care of 'Mr. Somnus!'—a good deal of waggery about you, I perceive, or had you forgotten my name?" Miriam Monfort A Novel The clown will laugh at a waggery, and the gentleman only at a stroke of delicate conceit. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces A thousand recollections of urchin waggeries spring up at its repetition. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 403, December 5, 1829 The prevailing fashion of certain orators interlarding their speeches with frequent classical quotations, reminds us of a piece of mischievous waggery perpetrated by one of the greatest men of his time. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 395, October 24, 1829 The adjutant and riding-master, making holiday, are both present--"to the front," as they call it, enjoying exceedingly the jests and waggeries of their younger comrades. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Insolence made use of it to give offence; ignorance, to avoid exposing itself; and waggery, to create laughter. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 But I couldn't resist asking him, out of sheer waggery, whether he didn't think a touch of powder, and even, very judiciously applied, a touch of rouge, was an improvement to woman. Quest of the Golden Girl, a Romance "Nicely, sir;" with a mincing emphasis on the first word, that betrayed there was a little waggery about the grave-looking mulatto. Homeward Bound or, the Chase A grim laugh from the whole party proclaimed their appreciation of the pious waggery of their companion. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 Is he really dumb? or is all the world deaf? or is it merely a piece of my friend's waggery, meant for nothing but to make fools of us? Monsieur du Miroir (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") This incident gave occasion to much waggery in the daily prints. Byron's Poetical Works, Volume 1 She did not smile; perhaps she felt such an approach to waggery unworthy of him. Bertram Cope's Year Foote, the Aristophanes of the day, was a frequent visitor; his broad face beaming with fun and waggery, and his satirical eye ever on the lookout for characters and incidents for his farces. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography He received us with much greeting, and seemed delighted to see my young companion, who was full of merriment and waggery, drawing out his peculiarities for my amusement. Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey They had all sorts of tricks, bywords, waggeries, of which the father could not understand the jest nor the secret. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family This arrangement proceeded from an innate love of mischief in Joel, who had much of the quiet waggery, blended with many of the bad qualities of the men of his peculiar class. Wyandotte Our family liked to tell of all sorts of waggeries to which I was enticed by these otherwise grave and solitary men. Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life If he rambled into any fashionable coffee-house, he became a mark for the insolent derision of fops, and the grave waggery of Templars. Through the Magic Door It might have been a dateless waggery, or it might have been a corruption of some more dignified surname, but it was all she ever got. The Imperialist He had not, indeed, spoken of the thing contemplated as a folly, not being a man given to little waggeries of that nature; but he had been calm, unenthusiastic, and reasonable. The Belton Estate One can fancy the composer's amusement at this highly-imaginative interpretation of his harmless bit of waggery. Haydn It is true they only speak in waggery that say, He that at Delphi offers sacrifice Must after meat for his own dinner buy. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies And seeing by the peculiar expression of the rogue's countenance, that some mad waggery was in preparation, I awaited the morrow with anxiety. The Book of Snobs See what the critics say of your harmless jokes, neat little trim sentences, and pet waggeries! Roundabout Papers The weight of Wilson's waggery fell upon honest Humphry and his spouse, who were bedded in an upper room, with the usual ceremony of throwing the stocking. The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Without entering into the modern history of parish registers, we may borrow a few of the ancient curiosities to be found therein, the blunders and the waggeries of forgotten priests, and curates, and parish clerks. Books and Bookmen Perhaps he even grins over Amyas “burying alternately his face in the pasty and the pasty in his face,” or he tries to feel diverted by the Elizabethan waggeries of Frank. Essays in Little But all the same, that bit of commercial-traveller's waggery was rather novel, in the circumstances. The Crystal Stopper If he rambled into any fashionable coffee house, he became a mark for the insolent derision of fops and the grave waggery of Templars. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Bixiou had the whole history of his own times at his finger-ends, more particularly its scandalous chronicle, embellished by added waggeries of his own. The Firm of Nucingen This was the method of the age which, in the abysmal profound of waggery, engendered that portentous birth, the comic paper. Style |
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