Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for mischief. Search instead for erwischtet.
Definitions

mischief

[mis-chif] / ˈmɪs tʃɪf /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Fantastikals, representing nature and the elements, provide a sense of wonder and mischief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In the early ’90s, a distinct penchant for mischief and a grittily glamorous New York edge quickly earned Jacobs the moniker of fashion’s bad boy.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“We see potential for seasonal-adjustment mischief in the January data,” said Richard Moody, chief U.S. economist at Regions Financial.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

Chainey said he tried to portray them as "the inner child locked away in all of us", drawn to mud, mischief and the thrill of breaking rules.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Hallowe’en had fizzled out, what with Charlie’s hand keeping us from mischief.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




Vocabulary lists containing mischief