mischievously

/ˈmɪstʃɪvəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows a playful desire to cause minor trouble.
    • The cat batted at the yarn mischievously.
    • She mischievously added extra salt to the cookies.
    • He winked mischievously before hiding the remote control.
  2. In a way intended to cause harm or trouble.
    • She mischievously deleted the file to cause confusion.
    • He mischievously started a rumor about the boss.
    • The reporter mischievously twisted the facts.
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