mischievous
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Chad had always been an impish little kid, full of mischievous energy.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
"She was very quiet and gentle. She had a mischievous streak as well."
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Isaiah’s aunt, Charlene, said in court this week that her 8-year-old nephew was mischievous, often sneaking food in the middle of the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
According to Forbes, the couple’s dog is a female Samoyed, a breed the American Kennel Club describes as “smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
We entered, too, and watched the mischievous boys as they laughed and huddled together in a fluffy white cafeteria.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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