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mischievous

UK/'mistʃivәs/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Fond of causing harmless trouble in a playful way; naughty or impish; causing harm or damage.

淘气的;爱恶作剧的;有害的

Root Breakdown

Native English
mischievousother
=mischievous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The mischievous child kept hiding his sister's belongings as a prank.

  • 2.

    A mischievous smile crossed his face when he thought of the joke.

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