mischievous
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
adjective
- Causing or showing a fondness for causing minor trouble or annoyance in a playful way.
- The mischievous squirrel kept stealing birdseed from the feeder.
- She gave a mischievous smile before telling the joke.
- The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
- Intended to cause harm or trouble; malicious.
- Spreading those rumors was a mischievous act.
- The article contained mischievous lies about the politician.
- His mischievous comments were meant to damage her reputation.
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