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mischievous

adjective

deliberately causing harm or damage

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
M
Ends with
S
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. deliberately causing harm or damage

    “mischievous rumors and falsehoods”

adjective

  1. naughtily or annoyingly playful

    “teasing and worrying with impish laughter”

In context

Example Sentences

mischievous rumors and falsehoods
teasing and worrying with impish laughter
a wicked prank

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