Mischief (noun)

Behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance.

Origin:

From middle english meschief, from old french meschef, from mes- "wrong" + chef "head, chief".

Examples:

1. The children were up to mischief and causing a lot of noise.
2. The teenager was always getting into mischief and causing trouble.
3. The mischief-maker was causing trouble in the classroom.
4. The mischief-maker was caught and punished for breaking the vase.
5. The mischief caused by the pranksters was harmless but annoying.