mischievous
/ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adjective C1- Causing mischief; injurious.
- Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved, impish, naughty, disobedient; showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way and liking to have fun by playing harmless tricks on people or doing things they are not supposed to do. · Matthew had a twin brother called Edward, who was always mischievous and badly behaved.
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## The Mischievous Dog
Is it very wicked of me, Marilla, to feel encouraged when I hear that other people have been bad and mischievous?
“There are cases enough here, Watson,” said he, looking at me with mischievous eyes.
His age may have been nearer forty than thirty, but his cheeks were so ruddy and his eyes so merry that he still conveyed the impression of a plump and mischievous boy.
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