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- Dictionarymischief/ˈmɪstʃɪf/
noun
- 1. playful misbehaviour, especially on the part of children: "she'll make sure Danny doesn't get into mischief" Similar Opposite
- 2. harm or trouble caused by someone or something: "she was bent on making mischief" Similar
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behaviour, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She's a lively little girl, full of mischief. He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief. Maybe a new bike would keep him out of mischief.
1. : a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent. the polished floor … often causes mischiefs —bruises, sprains, dislocations Herbert Spencer. 2. : a cause or source of harm, evil, or irritation. especially : a person who causes mischief. He's a real mischief to his family.
behavior, especially a child's, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage: She's a lively little girl, full of mischief. He needs a hobby to keep him busy and stop him from getting into mischief. Maybe a new bike would keep him out of mischief.
noun. conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance. a tendency or disposition to tease, vex, or annoy. a vexatious or annoying action. harm or trouble, especially as a result of an agent or cause. Synonyms: hurt. an injury or evil caused by a person or other agent or cause. a cause or source of harm, evil, or annoyance. the devil.
the wish or tendency to behave or play in a way that causes trouble. Her eyes were full of mischief. There was a glint of mischief in her eyes. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. (formal) harm or injury that is done to somebody or to their reputation. The incident caused a great deal of political mischief. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
People who pull pranks, make jokes, and do things that annoy other people — but aren't really awful — are good at mischief. Mischief is a word for things that are a little bad or reckless but ultimately harmless.
mischief in British English. (ˈmɪstʃɪf ) noun. 1. wayward but not malicious behaviour, usually of children, that causes trouble, irritation, etc. 2. a playful inclination to behave in this way or to tease or disturb. 3. injury or harm caused by a person or thing.
n. 1. conduct or activity that causes petty annoyance. 2. a tendency to tease or annoy. 3. harm or trouble: to come to mischief. 4. an injury or evil caused by a person or thing. 5. a cause or source of harm, evil, or annoyance.
Jun 13, 2024 · ( uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause. She had mischief in her heart. Sooner or later he'll succeed in doing some serious mischief. ( countable) An injury or an instance of harm or trouble caused by a person or other agent or cause.
MISCHIEF meaning: behaviour, usually of a child, which is slightly bad but not serious. Learn more.
