mischievous
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Chad had always been an impish little kid, full of mischievous energy.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
"I broke the clock but I didn't break the lamp. It actually wasn't me, I swear," recalled Shea, still pleading his case before a mischievous "I loved that lamp" almost makes him look guilty.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Both share a mischievous sense of humor and irony generally in short supply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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
She had a feeling it would not be her final mischievous act of the night.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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