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mordaciousness

/mɔːrˈdeɪʃəsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does mordaciousness mean?

noun

The quality of being cruel or vicious in a playful or teasing manner. A mordacious person is one who is fond of biting or mocking others in a lighthearted way.

Example

"Her mordacious sense of humor often caught her friends off guard, but they loved her for it."

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