impish

adjective
UK: /ˈɪmpɪʃ/
US: /ˈɪmpɪʃ/

  1. Behaving in a naughty or mischievous way.

    1. The child had an impish grin.
    2. Her impish sense of humor often got her into trouble, but she always laughed it off.

Synonyms

mischievous naughty playful wicked
impish adverb

  1. In a mischievous manner.

    1. He smiled impishly at his friend.
    2. The comedian impishly delivered the punchline, earning a roar of laughter from the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "impish" is /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impish": mischievous, naughty, playful, wicked.

Example usage of "impish": "The child had an impish grin.". More examples on the page.