Mischief

/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Behavior that causes disobedience or trouble, often in a playful or harmless way.

The children were up to some mischief in the backyard, playing pranks on each other.

Harm or damage caused by a mischievous act.

The mischief done to the garden included broken flowers and overturned pots.

A tendency to cause trouble in a playful or harmless manner.

He had a reputation for mischief, always making jokes that led to laughter and chaos.

An act of mischief; a playful, harmless prank.

The prank was just harmless mischief that ended in laughter for everyone involved.

Middle English, from Old French meschief, meaning 'bad fate, ill fortune'.

a bit of mischief

Slightly troublesome or playful behavior.

mischief maker

A person who causes trouble or instigates disorder.

innocent mischief

Playful behavior that is not intended to cause real harm.

mischievous

Tending to make minor mischief; playful in a troublesome way.

prank

A practical joke or mischief intended to tease or embarrass someone.

impish

Playfully naughty or mischievous.

No good.

That kid is always up to no good, causing mischief wherever he goes.

Troublemaker.

She's a real mischief; always stirring up trouble!