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mischievous

adjective/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

playfully causing small amounts of trouble

Synonyms

• naughty
• playful
• impish

Antonyms

• obedient
• well-behaved

mischievous in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Old French meschief 'misfortune or trouble'

Memory hook

Mischievous sounds like MISCHIEF, or playful trouble.

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