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mischief

The correct spelling is mischief.

How to pronounce mischief

/ˈmɪstʃɪf/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

Say it like: Mis-chee-f

The correct spelling is mischief. Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance. For example: "Drink led to mischief."

Usage Examples

Drink led to mischief.

John's mischief, tying his shoelaces together, irked George at first.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
  2. 2.A playfully annoying action.
  3. 3.(collective) A group or a pack of rats.
  4. 4.Harm or injury:
  5. 5.A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

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