mischievous

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman meschevous, from Old French meschever, from mes- (mis-) + chever (come to an end) (from chef (head).

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mischievous (comparative more mischievous, superlative most mischievous)

Positive
mischievous

Comparative
more mischievous

Superlative
most mischievous

  1. Causing mischief; troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved.
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causing mischief:

naughty:

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