mischief (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstʃɪf/
Definition
Playful misbehavior or troublemaking, often done in a way that is amusing or causes minor annoyance.
Examples
The children's eyes twinkled with mischief as they planned their prank.
He was always getting into mischief at school, but he was never truly malicious.
The dog's favorite pastime was getting into mischief, like chewing on shoes.
How to Use mischief
- get into mischief (idiom)
- To become involved in doing something naughty or troublesome. — "The children were warned not to get into mischief while their parents were out."
- full of mischief (collocation)
- Describing someone (often a child or animal) who is prone to playful troublemaking. — "The puppy's eyes were full of mischief as it eyed the unattended treat."
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