mischievous
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
EN
Describes a person or behavior that playfully causes trouble or minor annoyance without intending serious harm.
The mischievous kitten knocked over the cup of pencils on my desk.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'meschef' meaning misfortune or harm, from Old French 'meschever'. The adjective form emerged in the 16th century, shifting over time from meaning harmful to its modern playful sense.
Translations
简体中文
调皮的,淘气的,恶作剧的
繁體中文
調皮的,淘氣的,惡作劇的
日本語
いたずらな,悪戯な,やんちゃな
한국어
장난스러운,짓궂은,말썽부리는
Deutsch
unfugtreibend,schelmisch,verspielt störend
Español
travieso,juguetón,pícaro
Português
travesso,brincalhão,arteiro
Français
espiègle,turbulent,malicieux
Tiếng Việt
nghịch ngợm,tinh nghịch,quậy phá
Related Words
playfulnaughtyprankishimpishrogue