mischievous
Example Sentences
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In Japan, yokai are mischievous, occasionally demonic, spooks of traditional folklore, but they are not frozen in classical legend.
From New York Times
The mischievous rodent ended up nibbling through the plastic pipe just enough to create a silent leak that reacted to gravity.
From Seattle Times
These mischievous, occasionally demonic, spooks of traditional Japanese folklore are known collectively as yokai.
From New York Times
“I’ve been making them for about 10 years now,” the artist said in a recent interview at her garment district studio, her willowy, otherworldly presence accentuated by pale skin and mischievous eyes.
From New York Times
Plenty of entertainment luminaries participated in the tradition over the weekend, playing mischievous tricks on their fans and each other.
From Los Angeles Times
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