mischievous
/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISCHIEVOUS
[more mischievous; most mischievous]
1
:
causing or tending to cause annoyance or minor harm or damage
2
:
showing a playful desire to cause trouble
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mischievous behavior
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a mischievous smile
3
:
intended to harm someone or someone's reputation
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mischievous gossip
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a mischievous lie
— mischievousness
noun
[noncount]