What does mischievous mean?

adj. likes to have fun by playing harmless tricks or causing a little trouble; causing or intended to cause harm or trouble

mischievous

🇺🇸 /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

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adjective

likes to have fun by playing harmless tricks or causing a little trouble

The mischievous child hid his mom's phone as a joke.

causing or intended to cause harm or trouble

Spreading mischievous rumors can hurt people's feelings.

likes to have fun by playing harmless tricks or causing a little trouble; causing or intended to cause harm or trouble