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adjective
- 1. inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous: "he had an impish look about him" Similar
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The meaning of IMPISH is of, relating to, or befitting an imp; especially : mischievous. How to use impish in a sentence.
IMPISH definition: 1. showing a child's pleasure in enjoying yourself and making trouble: 2. showing a child's…. Learn more.
adjective. of or resembling an imp; mischievous. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈimpishness, noun. ˈimpishly, adverb. Discover More. Other Words From. imp ish·ly adverb. imp ish·ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of impish 1. First recorded in 1645–55; imp + -ish 1. Discover More. Example Sentences.
If you describe someone or their behaviour as impish, you mean that they are rather disrespectful or naughty in a playful way. Gillespie is well known for his impish sense of humour. Synonyms: mischievous , devilish , roguish , rascally More Synonyms of impish
If you know someone who's playful and mischievous, you can describe them as impish. Your impish little brother probably gets away with all kinds of pranks because he's so cute. If you're impish, you might play practical jokes on people, tease them, tickle them, or be otherwise cheerfully annoying.
IMPISH meaning: 1. showing a child's pleasure in enjoying yourself and making trouble: 2. showing a child's…. Learn more.
adjective. /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ showing a lack of respect for somebody/something in a way that is funny rather than serious synonym mischievous. an impish grin/look. He takes an impish delight in shocking the press. see also imp. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
Impish Sentence Examples. An impish fear clutched my hand, so that I could not write any more that day. She wore an impish look, high cheekbones and the only lavender eyes Dean had ever seen. The Cheeky name is due to that impish grin.
impish meaning, definition, what is impish: showing a lack of respect or seriousness...: Learn more.
Define impish. impish synonyms, impish pronunciation, impish translation, English dictionary definition of impish. adj. Of or befitting an imp; mischievous. imp′ish·ly adv. imp′ish·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
