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mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /


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"Puck is very mischievous in between the fairy world and the mortal world, causing chaos," they said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Evie—and her long sandy hair and mischievous smile—will spend late July at Cypress Lake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

News of the death of Eric Dane was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their deep admiration for his mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Magic gave him a mischievous grin before bouncing up the mountainside.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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