Mischievous
(adjective)
- Playfully troublesome or naughty.
- Having or showing a tendency to cause trouble or harm.
Origin:
From middle english myschief, from old french meschieff, from mes- ("mis-") + chief ("chief, head, mai.n")
Examples:
- The mischievous children were always up to something.
- She had a mischievous twinkle in her eye.
- His mischievous behavior was causing trouble for everyone.
- The little girl had a mischievous streak and loved to play pranks.
- The company was criticized for its mischievous advertising campaign that crossed the line.