haiku-like quality; witty flavor
Refers to the aesthetic or atmosphere reminiscent of haikai (haiku) poetry: a light, clever, or witty touch. Often used in literary or artistic contexts.
See also: 俳味
This haiku is full of haikai-like flavor.
His writing is rich in witty, haiku-like quality.
Compound of 俳諧 (haikai, 'haikai poetry') and 味 (mi, 'taste, flavor, quality'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely emerged in literary circles to describe the characteristic wit and lightness of haikai.