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Mischief

/mˈɪstʃəf/
B2
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(noun) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.

The little boy got into mischief when he was left alone.
I like the child all the better for his mischief.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The playful little puppy was always getting into some kind of ____, like hiding my favorite slippers under the living room sofa.

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