mischievous
Example Sentences
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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.
From Los Angeles Times
It bursts with insights that mix journalistic acumen with gossip, backed by a score generously seasoned with mischievous violin string plucking.
From Salon
They bonded over cross-country running and a shared mischievous streak that involved trying to hack their school’s Wi-Fi to avoid submitting homework.
They insisted that mischievous spirits could control mediums and force them to cheat.
From Literature
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Magic gave him a mischievous grin before bouncing up the mountainside.
From Literature
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