mischief
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/ˈmɪstʃɪf/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/
noun
R
playful but slightly bad behavior that causes minor trouble
The children's mischief included drawing on the walls with crayons.
R
a playful desire to cause minor trouble or fun
You could see the mischief in his smile as he planned the prank.
R
harm or damage done to someone or their reputation
The false rumors spread much mischief about the honest mayor.
translation
playful but slightly bad behavior that causes minor trouble; a playful desire to cause minor trouble or fun; harm or damage done to someone or their reputation
Word Forms
Plural
mischiefs