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mischievous

[mis-chuh-vuhs] / ˈmɪs tʃə vəs /


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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

“Lynx eyes” evoke lethality; mischievous boys are “lynxes that nothing escapes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"Hilary Mantel, from what I've heard about her, was mischievous and she knew what she was doing and she was being provocative," Wood says.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

And there’s a mischievous grin forming that quickly turns into a laugh.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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