Meaning & use
mischief
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble, annoyance, or harm without serious intent.
See it in a sentence
The twins were always up to mischief when left alone for too long.
His eyes sparkled with mischief as he planned the surprise prank.
A note on using this word
Mischief usually implies harmless fun rather than genuine malice, unlike more serious wrongdoing.
Words with a similar meaning
troublepranks
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