mischief

noun
UK: /ˈmɪstʃɪf/
US: /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

  1. Behavior, especially of children, that causes trouble or damage, often playful.

    1. The kids were up to mischief in the garden.
    2. The cat seems to be plotting some mischief while looking out the window.

  2. Harm or injury caused by someone or something.

    1. He didn't mean to cause any mischief.
    2. The rumor caused a great deal of mischief within the community.

  3. A feeling of enjoying playing tricks and annoying people.

    1. Her eyes sparkled with mischief.
    2. The little boy, a twinkle of mischief in his eye, planned his next prank.

Synonyms

prank damage trouble trickery harm devilry roguery
mischief verb

  1. To cause harm or annoyance.

    1. Don't mischief with my things.
    2. He likes to mischief his sister by hiding her favorite toys.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mischief" in English means: Behavior, especially of children, that causes trouble or damage, often playful., Harm or injury caused by someone or something., A feeling of enjoying playing tricks and annoying people..

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

Synonyms for "mischief": prank, damage, trouble, trickery, harm, devilry, roguery.

Example usage of "mischief": "The kids were up to mischief in the garden.". More examples on the page.