mischief

/'mistʃif/
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mischief

A child's mischief caused the cat to knock over a vase.

Definition

Noun: 1. Behavior causing annoyance or minor trouble: Reckless or playful behavior, especially by children, that causes annoyance or minor damage but is not seriously harmful. 2. A playful desire to cause trouble: A spirit or inclination to behave in a playful, teasing, or mildly troublesome way. 3. (Formal/Legal) Harm or damage: The quality or action of causing harm, injury, or damage.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Behavior):
    • The children were getting into mischief while their parents were away.
    • He's always up to some kind of mischief.
  • Noun (Playful spirit):
    • There was a glint of mischief in her eyes when she told the joke.
    • She answered with a tone full of mischief.
  • Noun (Formal harm):
    • (Formal) The storm did great mischief to the coastal villages.
Advanced Usage
  • "To make mischief": To deliberately cause trouble or discord between people.
    • He enjoys gossiping and making mischief among his colleagues.
  • "To be/get up to mischief": To be engaged in or planning troublesome or playful behavior.
    • It's quiet in the other room; I think the kids are up to mischief.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mischievous (adj): Describing someone or behavior that is playfully troublesome or causing minor annoyance.
    • The mischievous puppy chewed on the slipper.
  • Mischievously (adv): In a mischievous manner.
    • He grinned mischievously.
Synonyms
  • Naughtiness: (For childish behavior) Playful misbehavior.
  • Misconduct: Improper or unethical behavior.
  • Devilry: Reckless mischief or wickedness.
  • Shenanigans: Secret or dishonest activity, or playful mischief.
Related Phrases
  • "To do someone/oneself a mischief": (British, informal) To cause injury to someone or oneself.
    • Be careful on that ladder, or you'll do yourself a mischief.
Related Idioms
  • "Mischief managed": (From popular culture) A phrase indicating that a mischievous plan has been completed or that troublesome activity is finished.
  • "The mischief of it": Used to emphasize the annoying or troublesome aspect of a situation.
    • The mischief of it is that he knew he was wrong but wouldn't admit it.
mischief

A child's mischief caused the cat to knock over a vase.

Noun
  1. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
  2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

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