Definitions
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- adjective Possessing the qualities or appearances of an
imp .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective naughtily or annoyingly playful
Etymologies
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Examples
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Suddenly Jake, implike, turned and stared at Worthington.
Coniston — Complete Winston Churchill 1909
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His arms beat wildly about his head in expression of implike enthusiasm.
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His arms beat wildly about his head in expression of implike enthusiasm.
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His arms beat wildly about his head in expression of implike enthusiasm.
The Red Badge of Courage Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 1895
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And he mused seriously upon the radical differences between himself and those men who were dodging implike around the fires.
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When a visit to the dentist is made, and one stands on the steps outside, desiring to run away ere the neat little boy in buttons opens the door and beams on one with a smile of compassionate superiority and implike triumph, then the world seems dark and life is as a huge blunder.
An Autobiography Besant, Annie 1893
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When a visit to the dentist is made, and one stands on the steps outside, desiring to run away ere the neat little boy in buttons opens the door and beams on one with a smile of compassionate contempt and implike triumph, then the world seems dark and life is as a huge blunder.
Autobiographical Sketches Annie Wood Besant 1890
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His arms beat wildly about his head in expression of implike enthusiasm.
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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And he mused seriously upon the radical differences between himself and those men who were dodging implike around the fires.
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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His arms beat wildly about his head in expression of implike enthusiasm.
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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