Usually means: Playfully malicious or mischievous behavior.
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noun:  (archaic) One who indulges in idle, foolish, and irreverent fancies or speculations; one who tries to be cleverly amusing but falls short.
verb:  (archaic) To indulge in vain, sportive, or irreverent wit; speculate idly or irreverently.

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