Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstʃɪf/
noun behavior or actions that cause trouble or harm
A1 The children got into mischief when they played with the paint.
A2 She always seems to be up to some mischief, but it's all in good fun.
B1 The prank they pulled was just a harmless bit of mischief.
B2 The mischievous twinkle in his eye gave away his intentions.
C1 The politician was accused of causing mischief by spreading false rumors.
C2 The hacker's mischief resulted in a major security breach for the company.
adjective mischievous (related to causing mischief)
A1 The mischievous cat knocked over a vase.
A2 The mischievous children played a prank on their teacher.
B1 The mischievous puppy chewed up my favorite shoes.
B2 She had a mischievous twinkle in her eye as she planned her next adventure.
C1 The mischievous politician was caught in a scandal.
C2 Her mischievous behavior often got her into trouble but she never stopped having fun.
formal The children were caught causing mischief in the school hallway.
informal I heard Jenny got up to some mischief at the party last night.
slang Don't be such a mischief-maker, just follow the rules.
figurative His mischievous smile hinted at the mischief he was planning.
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