mischief making
/ˈmɪstʃɪfˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
- Behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance, often in a playful or teasing way.
- The kitten's mischief-making involved unrolling all the toilet paper.
- His constant mischief-making got him sent to the principal's office.
- The children's mischief-making included hiding their teacher's chalk.
- Actions intended to cause discord or trouble between people.
- The gossip was pure mischief-making, designed to start a fight.
- The article was accused of mischief-making by spreading false rumors.
- Her mischief-making at work led to misunderstandings among colleagues.
Synonyms
adjective
- Engaging in or characterized by playful troublemaking.
- A mischief-making grin spread across his face before the prank.
- The mischief-making puppy chewed a hole in the sofa.
- The mischief-making twins were always coming up with new schemes.