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Definition: Meaning of, mischief in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪstʃɪf /

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  1. [uncountable] bad behaviour, especially by children, that causes trouble or damage, but no serious harm
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  2. [uncountable] the pleasure or enjoyment of playing tricks on people or embarrassing them
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  3. make mischief informal to deliberately cause quarrels or unfriendly feelings between people
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  4. do yourself a mischief British English informal to injure yourself slightly
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  5. [uncountable] formal damage or harm that is done to someone or to their property
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mischief used in phrases

  • malicious mischief (noun)
    1. deliberate destruction, defacement or damage of public or other people's property
  • mischief-maker (noun)
    1. someone who deliberately causes trouble or quarrels [=  stirrer]
  • mischief-making (noun)
    1. reckless or malicious behaviour that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
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