mischievous child

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Refers to a child who enjoys playing tricks and causing minor trouble.

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Examples (10)

  • The mischievous child hid his sister's toys under the bed.
  • Her parents often had to deal with their mischievous child's pranks.
  • The teacher smiled, knowing the mischievous child meant no real harm.
  • He was a mischievous child, always climbing trees and playing hide-and-seek.
  • They suspected the missing cookies were the work of a mischievous child.
  • Despite his reputation as a mischievous child, he was loved by everyone.
  • The mischievous child secretly swapped the salt and sugar.
  • Growing up, she was a very mischievous child, full of energy and cunning plans.
  • A mischievous child will often test boundaries to see what they can get away with.
  • The old man recounted stories of his youth as a mischievous child.