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[im-pish] / ˈɪm pɪʃ /


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The novel blends grit, romanticism and impish humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The impish English historian hosts a two-part series on the revolution and her own nation’s blunders during the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He’s the anointed MVP of the regular season as well as the Finals, leading the league in scoring and doing it all with an impish grin and requisite humility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

Manuel chips in enthusiastically with an impish grin, saying that the new systems that he too firmly believes will emerge will be the "next stage in humanity's evolution".

From BBC • May 25, 2025

As Louie prepared to start Torrance High, he was looking less like an impish kid and more like a dangerous young man.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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