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mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /


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“They were kind of like our aunts and uncles. And sometimes being young kids and mischievous and stuff, we were almost like the entertainment for them I think,” she told CNN.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

London then showed off her mischievous side as she attempted to climb out the window and onto the balcony.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

Known for his mischievous humour and charm but also for his occasional plain-spoken combativeness, Hockney enjoyed a wide circle of friends while remaining close to his parents, whom he painted in several memorable portraits.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

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

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

That strapping man from Virginia has a mischievous look, don’t you think?

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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