Affectedly playful and teasing (4)

I believe the answer is:

arch

(Other definitions for arch that I've seen before include "Curve spanning an opening" , "(archaic)" , "Curved entrance" , "Construction with a keystone" , "Curved masonry construction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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