mis·chie·vous 
/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/ adjective
/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/ adjective [more mischievous; most mischievous] 1 : causing or tending to cause annoyance or minor harm or damage
▪ a mischievous puppy/child 2 : showing a playful desire to cause trouble
▪ mischievous behavior ▪ a mischievous smile 3 : intended to harm someone or someone's reputation
▪ mischievous gossip ▪ a mischievous lie
▪ a mischievous puppy/child
▪ mischievous behavior ▪ a mischievous smile
▪ mischievous gossip ▪ a mischievous lie
— mis·chie·vous·ly adverb
▪ She smiled mischievously.
▪ She smiled mischievously.
— mis·chie·vous·ness noun [noncount]
