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Facetious


FACE'TIOUS, adjective [Latin facetus; facetia, or plural ]

1. Merry; sportive; jocular; sprightly with wit and good humor; as a facetious companion.

2. Witty; full of pleasantry playful; exciting laughter; as a facetious story; a facetious reply.