Droll
/droʊl/noun
Oddly amusing or whimsically humorous.
Did you know?Originally, 'droll' referred to a puppet show actor, tapping into the magical world of performance and trickery.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
drole
“A whimsical or jesting person.”
16th Century
English
droll
“A buffoon or comic figure.”
17th Century
English
droll
“An entertainer or performer of comical acts.”
Modern English
English
droll
“Pertaining to something amusing in an odd or whimsical manner.”