Words To Describe Playful Behavior

adjective having or showing lively or playful behavior

• The young colt was feeling quite frisky as he pranced around the paddock.
• My puppy always gets so frisky when we go for a walk in the park.
• The cat was feeling frisky and kept pouncing on anything that moved.
• The ideas in his mind were running wild and frisky, ready to be put into action.

adjective causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

• The mischievous child was always getting into trouble at school.
• My cat has a mischievous side and loves to knock things off shelves.
• I can't believe you pulled that mischievous prank on your teacher!
• His mischievous smile hinted at a playful secret he was keeping.

noun a quality of being inclined to or engaging in playful misbehavior or pranks

• The child's mischievousness often got him into trouble at school.
• His mischievousness knows no bounds when he's with his friends.
• She's always up to some mischievousness, trying to pull pranks on everyone.
• The mischievousness of the wind whispered secrets through the trees.

adjective describing someone or something as mischievous or playful in a slightly naughty or dishonest way

• The scampish behavior of the young boy was a cause for concern among the teachers.
• She always had a scampish smile on her face, making everyone around her laugh.
• That scampish dude is always up to no good, you better watch out for him.
• His scampish charm was irresistible, drawing people to him like a magnet.